Xabi Alonso finds out about Madrid's plans in January: 'after what happened with Endrick...'

The current situation at Real Madrid keeps generating doubts among the fans and also within the board. The latest results are positive, but the feelings are far from dominant and the team doesn't convey continuity. At the club there is a clear idea: winning doesn't always cover up the problems, and now it shows in the play.

The last match against Sevilla left worrying signs for Xabi Alonso, especially because of the final stretch. Real Madrid suffered more than they should have against a rival with ten players, something that set off the alarms. In the Copa del Rey, against Talavera, the Whites also won by the narrowest margin, with a not very convincing image.

Xabi Alonso sees the January market as an opportunity

With this scenario, the winter transfer window appears as a strategic opportunity for Real Madrid. Xabi Alonso believes that there are positions that need fresh legs, especially in defense, where the squad has struggled because of the lack of alternatives. The second half of the season forces the team to compete with different demands and with less room for error.

Xabi Alonso knows that the month of January isn't a time for major overhauls, but it is a time for tweaks that improve the current performance levels. The coach believes that a defensive reinforcement could help the team's stability. However, as has already become customary, Florentino Pérez has the final say, and he has already made a decision.

According to leaks, the only thing that will happen for certain in January is Endrick's departure. The Brazilian forward has already been announced as a new Olympique de Lyon player, a move that seeks to give him minutes and competitive rhythm. The loan wouldn't include a purchase option and has the objective of speeding up his development in a context with more continuity.

After Endrick's move there will be no more transfers

After Endrick's loan was made official, Xabi Alonso wanted to meet with Florentino Pérez to plan more moves. The intention was to review needs, priorities, and possible defensive opportunities before the market progressed. But the latest rumors suggest that this meeting might not be necessary.

The fact is that Florentino Pérez has already made the decision not to make any more changes in the winter transfer window. He believes that the squad has enough resources to face the second half of the season with guarantees. Therefore, the arrival of a new center-back will have to wait until next summer.