Xabi Alonso wants Real Madrid to sign a ‘Joselu type’ striker – report | OneFootball

New Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is leaving no stone unturned to ensure he has a competitive squad from day 1 and is addressing all the areas Carlo Ancelotti’s team lacked over the past ten months.

The defence has already received two major upgrades in Trent Alexander-Arnold and Dean Huijsen and is even set to welcome a new left-back in Alvaro Carreras soon.

Meanwhile, the manager is also pushing for new midfielders who suit his style of play with the club looking for a big name as well as players for rotation.

Now, journalist Rodra (via Inaki Angulo YouTube) brings to light that Real Madrid have been handed a new mission by Alonso – to strengthen the forward line.

A new striker

As relayed by the Spanish journalist, the new Real Madrid manager wants a ‘Joselu type’ signing in attack who can cover the No. 9 role next season. He sees it very clear that such a profile is direly needed at the club.

Joselu made a big impact at Real Madrid in 2023/24. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

With Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. poised to take up regular places in Alonso’s team, there will likely not be a place for a new player to come in as a regular starter.

That’s where the ‘Joselu’ tag comes in, for the Spaniard played a pioneering role in Real Madrid during his term at the club despite not being a regular starter.

Joselu arrived at the club on a very minor fee, earned relatively low wages and was happy to contribute whenever called on as a rotational player or an impact substitute. His ability to churn up goals and act like the target man Real Madrid did not have.

Finding such a player in today’s market is indeed complicated, especially if Real Madrid are looking to achieve the objective on a budget fee.

There is, however, no denying that a lethal striker could revolutionise the team, especially with two attacking full-backs set to take over on both flanks next season.