Xabi Alonso’s first two signings as Real Madrid manager ‘confirmed’ as club accepts his transfer requests Trent’s already on the way and Alonso has now got the club working on another two huge deals for him before he even starts

Real Madrid’s new era under Xabi Alonso is already taking shape — and he hasn’t even officially started yet.

According to reports emerging from inside the Bernabéu and discussed in today’s press conference, Alonso has made his first two transfer requests clear to the club, and both are being actioned immediately. The club hierarchy is said to be fully behind their incoming manager’s vision, eager to build a squad capable of sustaining dominance in Spain and Europe.

The first signing, Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, is already on his way to Madrid. Talks have progressed rapidly in recent weeks, with sources close to both clubs confirming a deal is all but done. Trent’s current contract situation at Liverpool made him a priority target for Alonso, who reportedly views the England international as the perfect fit for his tactical system.

“Trent’s a player I’ve admired for a long time,” Alonso was quoted saying during his pre-arrival briefing with the media. “He’s versatile, intelligent on the ball, and brings a level of creativity from the back that few in world football possess.”

But Alonso isn’t stopping there. The new manager has already instructed Real Madrid’s board to push ahead with two more major deals — one of them described as a ‘huge statement signing’ that could send shockwaves through the football world.

Though the second target’s identity remains under wraps for now, reliable sources suggest Real Madrid are in advanced talks for Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz — a player Alonso knows intimately from his time at the Bundesliga club. The young German playmaker has been one of Europe’s standout performers this season, and Alonso is keen to reunite with him in Madrid.

The third signing is rumoured to be a top-class striker to provide additional firepower alongside Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo. Names like Alexander Isak and Dusan Vlahović have been floated by Spanish media, though no official confirmation has surfaced yet.

Real Madrid’s decision to back Alonso so swiftly shows the club’s confidence in their new coach and his long-term project. With these moves, Los Blancos are looking to assemble a squad that blends youth, experience, and Alonso’s trademark tactical flexibility.

If all goes to plan, Xabi Alonso could walk into his first day at Valdebebas with three of his top transfer targets already in the building — a powerful statement of intent from a club determined to stay at the pinnacle of world football.