Who are the three players Xabi Alonso doesn't want at Real Madrid next season?

According to several reports close to the Spanish club, most notably those from Fichajes, the Spanish coach wants to leave his own mark on the team even though Real Madrid have yet to reveal the name of the new coach following the departure of Carlo Ancelotti.

In bold, Xabi Alonso has identified three current Real Madrid players he doesn't want in the team at all.

Who are the three players Xabi Alonso doesn't want in the team?

At the top of the list seems to be the first player to leave the team, Frenchman Ferland Mendy, who is going through a bad period with the club due to injuries and a decline in his performance for the team as well.
It seems that the Frenchman will definitely not be in the plans for next season and Xabi will have to choose another player for the same position.

Fran García’s homecoming has turned sour. After returning from Rayo Vallecano with high hopes, the left-back has struggled to win over fans or coaches. Instead of solidifying his place as a reliable backup, his inconsistent performances have raised serious doubts about his ability to thrive at the elite level. With Alonso unimpressed, García now looks set to be the next casualty in Real Madrid’s squad overhaul.

Another player heading for the exit is Jesús Vallejo. Once hailed as a future defensive pillar, the center-back has drifted into obscurity under multiple managers. Despite several loan spells and fleeting opportunities, Vallejo has never cemented his place at the Bernabéu. Now, with no signs of a turnaround, his long-awaited departure seems inevitable.

But the reshuffle doesn’t end there. Alonso is taking a measured approach with several other squad members—Rodrygo, Lucas Vázquez, and Dani Ceballos are among those under scrutiny. Rather than making snap judgments, the manager will give them a chance to prove their worth in preseason. Their futures hinge on whether they can adapt to his tactical vision.

One thing is clear: Real Madrid’s squad is in for major changes. Who stays, who goes, and who surprises everyone? The preseason will tell.

Hazem Mlhem |

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Hazem Mlhem est un rédacteur sportif expérimenté, animé par une passion pour le football africain.