Coach Xabi Alonso confirmed that Real Madrid is still looking for additional personnel additions for the new season, after a heavy defeat of 0-4 to Paris Saint-Germain in the semi-final of the World Cup.
Xabi Alonso opened the possibility of Real Madrid recruiting more rookies
“We have not discussed this issue throughout the tournament, but from now on, every door is open to improve the squad.”Xabi Alonso shared after the shock loss against PSG. “Real always desire to rise up and obviously still have a lot of things to complete.”
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Meanwhile, Luka Modric closed his glorious journey at the Bernabeu with a bitter match. However, as Alonso himself affirmed, the heritage that the Croatian midfielder left a single match.
Modric, the owner of the Golden Ball 2018 and is also the player who won the most title of Real Madrid history, preparing to switch to AC Milan. The match against PSG at MetLife (New Jersey) was the last time he put on the royal white shirt.
Joining Real from Tottenham in 2012, Modric played 597 matches and won a total of 28 titles with the Spanish capital team, including 6 Champions League championships, a rare miracle in European football history.
“This is not the end that everyone expects, even very bitter. But he will not be remembered because of the loss today, but because of a series of other great moments.”Alonso emphasized. “He is a legend, not only of Real Madrid but also for world football. 25 minutes today can not overshadow the glory for more than a decade.”
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois also spent special gratitude to the veteran teammate: “Modric always receives the applause, not only from the Madridista. He is a big player, a great teammate and we will miss him so much.”