It's official, Xabi Alonso's hands are tied, Florentino has stopped his favorite signing

Xabi Alonso accepted Real Madrid's offer at a decisive moment in his coaching career. After shining with Bayer Leverkusen, he decided to make the leap to Bernabéu to surround himself with the best players in the world. On paper, Florentino Pérez's plan was infallible, but as time goes by, details are coming to light that raise doubts.

The power relationship between Florentino Pérez and Xabi Alonso

One of Xabi Alonso's greatest wishes was to bring in a creative midfielder who could control the game. Florentino Pérez agreed to strengthen the defensive and offensive areas, but he considered that the midfield didn't deserve additions despite the coach's pleas. The president made it clear to him that with Tchouaméni, Camavinga, and Fede, it was more than enough.

That was the first point of tension between Xabi Alonso and Florentino Pérez. At the time, this episode didn't reach the press, but now, thanks to Bayer Leverkusen's sporting director, Fernando Carro, we've been able to learn the whole truth about this matter. As it seems, Xabi's hands are tied at Real Madrid.

The signing Xabi Alonso requested and Florentino Pérez denied him

Xabi Alonso's true wish was to be able to count on Florian Wirtz, his protégé at Bayer Leverkusen. The talented German attacking midfielder stood out under Xabi's orders, and many thought they'd continue their journey together at Real Madrid. However, Wirtz ended up signing for Liverpool for about 130 million euros, and the reason is surprising.

According to Bayer Leverkusen's general director, Fernando Carro, Florian Wirtz"would've undoubtedly gone to Real Madrid if Xabi Alonso had made him an offer.But Xabi has less influence at Real Madrid than with us when it comes to signings."

That testimony exposes the crossroads: Xabi Alonso has less power than he expected within the white club. Florentino Pérez keeps the authority in important decisions, including transfer policy. The move by Real Madrid's president to block the signing of Florian Wirtz served as a reminder of who's in charge from the box.

Florian Wirtz creates tension between Xabi Alonso and Florentino Pérez

Florentino Pérez's imposition has drawn a clear line: the coach won't have total freedom to build the squad. Xabi Alonso has already seen how his top request clashed with the criteria of Real Madrid's board. That could affect his ability to implement his playing model.

It's still too early to know if Xabi Alonso's project will succeed at Bernabéu. What is clear is that he deserves total freedom to act as he sees fit. However, it seems that Florentino Pérez has a different opinion, and he's already made it clear with Florian Wirtz.