This would be one way to make an impression…
Former Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso made his bones as a coach at Bayer Leverkusen and is now expected to take over at Real Madrid.
The crafty ex-player might already be throwing his weight around in the transfer game as he wants Bournemouth center-back Dean Huijsen per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano:
⚪️ EXCL: Real Madrid have sent formal contract proposal to Dean Huijsen and his camp today, talks ongoing to sign Spanish CB.
Negotiations continue while Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool remain ready to enter the race in case of complications.
Real remain player’s priority.
⚪️ More on Dean Huijsen. Real Madrid contract proposal, in player’s hands now with discussions underway.
Real Madrid also talk to Bournemouth about £50m release clause structure and installments.
The player has been clear during meeting on Monday; his priority is Real Madrid.
Romano would finally post again to indicate that a final agreement was in sight:
⚪️ Bournemouth have approved Real Madrid conditions for Dean Huijsen deal with £50m release clause to be paid by the end of 2026. Deal done club to club.
Final green light needed to proceed and seal the deal with player’s camp as Huijsen always gave priority to Madrid.
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Huijsen has been linked to Bayern Munich at various points over the last two months.
In other Alonso-related news, David Villa was recently asked if Alonso was ready to coach at Real Madrid and gave an honest assessment on whether or not Alonso is ready for the gig.
“I have no idea (if Alonso is ready). I can only tell you that he is a great friend, a great teammate, and is doing an incredible job at Bayer Leverkusen. I wish him all the best. I can’t say much more because I have no idea,” Villa stated when asked about Alonso’s future,” Villa told Tribuna.com. “Normally, central midfielders, as you know, have something more… I don’t know how to explain it, but they are more aware of tactics and the coach’s role. I’ve been asked the same question about Xavi and others. For example, I never saw it in Torres, and now he’s a coach too,” Villa added. “You can see things in your teammates, but at the moment, it’s difficult because you’re focused on playing football.”
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