Antonio Rüdiger has already told David Alaba: 'Dani Carvajal is going to...'

Real Madrid's board will have to make important decisions in the coming months. Depending on how the season progresses, Xabi Alonso's position could be in serious danger, which would imply a change of coach. But not only the manager is on the edge, there are also players whose performances will be examined very closely.

In this scenario, the youngest players have until the end of the season to convince. Gonzalo must make the most of the few opportunities that he has if he wants to stay in the white locker room. Others like Mastantuono and Huijsen need to step up to stop the rumors about their future.

However, beyond the debate about the youngsters, Florentino will have to act with Antonio Rüdiger, David Alaba, and Dani Carvajal, the three veterans whose contracts end this summer. They are pillars because of their status, but they are no longer in the same football situation. The club wants to avoid emotional decisions and prioritize a coherent plan.

Real Madrid knows that next season will require a fresher squad that is less physically exposed. Therefore, continuity will be measured by performance, impact, and reliability. In that analysis, two of the cases mentioned seem to be heading toward an exit.

Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba point to an exit

Antonio Rüdiger has contributed a lot to Real Madrid in recent years. He has been competitive, strong in duels, and decisive on big nights. However, everything indicates that his time is coming to an end and that Florentino, barring a surprise, will not renew his contract.

The expectation is that Rüdiger will end up leaving for Saudi Arabia to close his career with one last big contract. The club values his performances, but it understands that the club needs to start another phase in the defensive line. That transition is already on the table.

With David Alabathe scenario is even clearer. The Austrian has been away from the field for a long time on a regular basis because of physical problems, and that has affected his continuity. In addition, he is one of the highest-paid players in the squad and his departure seems decided.

Dani Carvajal still has Florentino's trust

But everything changes with Dani Carvajal, who also finishes his contract this summer. The captain is in a category of his own because of his leadership, status, and influence in the locker room. In fact, in the directors' box at Bernabéu people already say that Carvajal is going to stay.

Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba know it and understand it. Florentino considers Dani Carvajal essential for Real Madrid's locker room in the middle of a transition. That's why, when the time comes, the club will opt to keep him.