From Elche to Real Madrid, surprise, Xabi Alonso has requested his signing: Florentino will pay €20M

Real Madrid has had an intense summer in terms of signings. Florentino Pérez, following Xabi Alonso's requests to the letter, has strengthened almost every line of the team with major signings. Huijsen, Carreras, Trent, and Mastantuono are already part of a solid project that combines youth, talent, and ambition.

However, there is still a weak spot in the white team's structure. The midfield, despite its quality, needs one more piece to give the team balance and continuity in ball circulation. Xabi Alonso wants a midfielder with vision, composure, and the ability to build from the back without losing aggressiveness.

Xabi Alonso's wish list

For this reason, the coach has analyzed several profiles that fit his footballing idea. Vitinha, Stiller, Rodri, and Wharton have been the most talked-about names on the Basque coach's list. All of them fit perfectly with what Xabi Alonso is looking for.

Nevertheless, deals for these players have become complicated. Some are not available on the market, and others exceed the figures Real Madrid is willing to invest. Florentino Pérez knows this, but he is not worried, since now everything points to Elche's great gem, Rodrigo Mendoza.

Rodrigo Mendoza on Real Madrid's radar

Elche has started the season like a rocket, and a large part of the credit goes to Rodrigo Mendoza. The young midfielder has started the season at a spectacular level, and at just 20 years old, he has already become an indispensable piece for the Elche team.  This is why he is liked by Real Madrid.

In addition, Rodrigo Mendoza has also excelled with the Spain U-20 National Team. In the recent World Cup for the category, he was one of the tournament's sensations, leading Spain with his tactical intelligence and decision-making in distribution. His performance has caught the attention of numerous European clubs, including Real Madrid.

At Bernabéu, they see Rodrigo Mendoza as a player with the white DNA. He has the profile Xabi Alonso likes most: hardworking, disciplined, and with room for improvement. In addition, his price is truly affordable.

Rodrigo Mendoza's signing costs 20 million euros

Xabi Alonso, aware of Rodrigo Mendoza's quality, is willing to act quickly. In Real Madrid's offices, it is said that Florentino Pérez could directly pay the 20 million euros (€20,000,000) of his release clause to avoid lengthy negotiations with Elche. It would be a strategic move for the future, in line with the club's policy of betting on young talents.

At Elche, they already know that keeping Rodrigo Mendoza will be almost impossible if Real Madrid decides to go after him. His progress has been meteoric, and with each matchday, he becomes more established in professional soccer. Both the sporting management and the player himself are aware that a move to Bernabéu is only a matter of time.

Xabi Alonso fully trusts his potential and believes he could quickly integrate into the team's dynamics. In his project, Rodrigo Mendoza would be a complementary piece who would bring balance and freshness to a key area of the field. If everything goes as expected, the signing could be completed in January, just before the decisive stretch of the season.