New Era, Tough Choices

Although Los Blancos have already started to make moves in the market, they might yet improve their strategy and eliminate some well-known players.

This summer, Real Madrid is serious. They signed Trent Alexander-Arnold as their new Galactico, Dean Huijsen as a long-term center-back, and appointed Xabi Alonso as manager.

Madrid is not finished. To compete with Barcelona and PSG, more action is needed. One forward must leave due to similarity. Midfield and left-back reinforcements could help.

Fortunately, this is Madrid, where allure is unrelenting and money irrelevant. By luring Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool, Los Blancos showed they can have anyone, whenever they want—and must do so again before summer ends.

Too many cooks in Madrid's attack last season. Despite his talent, Rodrygo didn't fit due to excess left-wingers. His selflessness couldn't provide needed width on the right, as he avoids cutting inside.

If Alonso decides to stick with the 3-4-2-1 scheme that worked so well for him at Bayer Leverkusen, things will only become more difficult because Rodrygo isn't a natural inside right striker and appears to be a worse fit there.

Everyone benefits from a friendly departure. As they want to replace Martinelli, Arsenal are interested in Rodrygo since he can command a high price. This is an obvious answer, but Madrid would want substantial compensation.

It would be crazy for Real Madrid to sell Vinicius, and they don't need to. He is a top player, a potential winner of the Ballon d'Or, and maybe the greatest left-winger in the world. But in Madrid, Mbappé, the most well-known left-winger, is superior to everyone else.

Alonso desires a distinct style, but Vinicius lacks adaptability, and Mbappe is unreliable in the center. Madrid has to decide between maximizing both or letting Vinicius go for Mbappe's squad. Modern football requires selflessness, as seen by PSG's UCL victory—one hesitant presser is tolerable, but two is difficult.

Madrid won't sell Vinicius, but they could think about paying a hefty price to reinvest in the team if Saudi interest resurfaces.

What skills does Endrick possess? He is quick, strong, and skilled with the ball at his feet, and he runs a lot. However, he is also a rather odd fit for elite European football.

Because he lacks the height to be a center striker, Endrick is now most effective as a left inside forward. Given his excellent finishing instincts, it is easy to see him becoming a lethal asset to a club that enjoys playing on the break.

The 19-year-old Endrick needs playing time to hone his abilities and adjust to contemporary games. Madrid doesn't give out charity minutes; if you're good enough, play; if not, sit on the bench.

It is necessary to loan out Endrick. He succeeded at a European team away from the spotlight if the finances were in place.

Madrid has a significant player on their hands if all goes according to plan and he grows. Although it's a risk, it's worth it for a young player who needs experience.