The Real Madrid player whose fate will change once Xabi Alonso arrives

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Real Madrid is currently a tense environment, as their exit from the UEFA Champions League has left lasting effects.

Carlo Ancelotti is avoiding any discussion about what’s ahead, at least in public, as he made clear during a press conference yesterday. He is doing so mainly to keep his players focused on the immediate task — tonight’s home match at the Santiago Bernabéu against Athletic Club.

Still, the football community continues to focus on Xabi Alonso, who remains the top choice to manage Real Madrid in the 2025-2026 campaign.

“For us (the rumors about Real Madrid) are nothing. We’re focused on the season ahead. We have to remember that the season isn’t over yet. We still have five league games left to play, and we need to keep that in mind. We shouldn’t talk about the future; it’s not good for us to lose focus. The topic isn’t important right now. I don’t want to talk too much about speculation, rumors, or the future. I’ve never done that with players or the team. It’s not good for proper preparation,” said the coach from Toulouse yesterday.

Despite those statements — expected, given what the club still has at stake — the truth is that Xabi Alonso and Florentino Pérez have already discussed the club’s future and even looked at the roles of certain players, including Arda Güler.

Xabi Alonso, currently in charge of Bayer Leverkusen, feels that Arda Güler hasn’t been used enough, and that would be one of the first things to change next season should he take over in Madrid.

Throughout his managerial career, Alonso has shown a knack for nurturing young players, which could be crucial for the Turkish youngster if Alonso arrives at the Bernabéu. Güler, for his part, recently opened up about his position.

“We’re ready to fight for all three titles until the end of the season, and that’s going to be exciting. Madrid always fights to win every game and every title. Personally, my only desire is to play in every game and help my team win every title. Madrid gave me a plan, and I still believe in it. I’m sure I’ll succeed at Madrid; I’ve even bought a house in Madrid. I work very hard and I’m always ready to play,” Arda Güler told MARCA after the latest international break.