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Xabi Alonso surprises Real Madrid leaders, coach wants 33-year-old striker
2025-05-31 18:34:18 / SPORT
Real Madrid has begun preparations for the new season, having already made coach Xabi Alonso official as well as the first reinforcements, such as Dean Hujisen and Alexander-Arnold.
Spanish media reports that Xabi Alonso has made a surprising request to Real Madrid's management, which has taken them quite by surprise.
The new Madrid coach has requested additional reinforcement in attack, a striker of the Joselu type, who proved very decisive during the 2023-2024 season, where Real Madrid won the Champions League and La Liga.
Xabi Alonso's choice is Osasuna's Croatian Ante Budimir, who scored 21 goals in La Liga last season. The 33-year-old Croatian has had a brilliant season with Osasuna, once again demonstrating his attacking effectiveness, aerial prowess and ability to catch opposing centre-backs by surprise.
Although not a high-profile signing, his La Liga experience and style make him an ideal profile for the type of striker Xabi Alonso is looking for.
Transferring to a club like Real Madrid is a unique career opportunity for Budimir, while for Osasuna it is a good economic opportunity, although the Croatian's transfer to Real Madrid is expected to be for an economic figure of 10-15 million euros.
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