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Hakan Calhanoglu has been one of the names recently circulating in the offices of the Santiago Bernabéu. The 31-year-old Turkish midfielder has been offered to Real Madrid through intermediaries, after Inter Milan decided to open the exit door for him. The Italian club is reportedly seeking a sale worth 40 million euros, a figure that those at Concha Espina are not willing to assume for a player who does not represent a bet for the present or future of the new white project.
DefensaCentral ensures that although the profile of the Turkish international could be interesting for Xabi Alonso due to his ability to organize the game and his experience, the truth is that his age and the cost of the operation have quickly ruled out his name. The Basque coach is looking for a playmaker in the center of the field who fits his possession and verticality football idea, but he also wants it to be a long-term solution.
No chance for his signing
With a crowded midfield and no expected departures, Real Madrid is analyzing whether players like Arda Güler or the young Franco Mastantuono can take on that creative role. The possibility of Jude Bellingham having a greater influence on the construction of the game is also being considered, even if it means sacrificing some of his scoring instinct.
For now, Xabi wants to closely observe his squad in preseason before making drastic decisions. The signing of Calhanoglu has been ruled out, and the board will not make a move unless it becomes clear that there are no viable alternatives within the squad. The priority remains to provide balance to the team without compromising the sports model or mortgaging the future.
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