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MADRID DENIES DRAMA: XABI ALONSO REFUTES JUDE BELLINGHAM 'CONFLICT' RUMORS
Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has dismissed reports of tension with Jude Bellingham, stating they have a strong relationship and talk "all the time" amid the team's search for form.
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso says he gets along very well with midfielder Jude Bellingham, despite rumours of tension between them. Alonso insists he has no problems with Bellingham, who has played really well since coming back from a shoulder injury that bothered him during the 2025-26 season.
Bellingham has been scoring goals since his return.
A report says Bellingham isn't happy with Alonso.
Even though Bellingham has played well in his first few games under Alonso, a Spanish newspaper, Mundo Deportivo, reported earlier this week that there might be some conflict between them. The report also says that Federico Valverde, Rodrygo, and Endrick aren't happy with Alonso, who took over as coach from Carlo Ancelotti this summer.
Alonso says he talks to Bellingham a lot
Before Real's game against Girona on Sunday, Alonso dismissed the rumours about his relationship with Bellingham, saying that their private conversations are fine.
When asked if he had any issues with Bellingham, Alonso said, Not at all. I talk to Jude all the time, and we get along great. He's a world-class player who wants to get better, learn, and use his potential to become more useful.
I like players who want to know how to improve and ask questions. He fits in well because he's very versatile, and we need to pay attention to what's going on around him.
Alonso also defends his relationship with Vinicius.
This isn't the first time Alonso has had to explain his relationship with a player. He was also questioned about his choice to put Vinicius on the bench for Real's game against Elche.
Alonso said after the game that he and Vinicius had discussed the plan beforehand: We talked about it. We talk about it often. He gets it; he knew what role he could play. We've done it before, like in Getafe. We're not happy today, but everyone is eager to get back on track.
He insisted that he and the rest of the Real team are getting closer: We haven't fallen apart. We're still competing, and each game is different. The result is what matters, and we know that and are honest with ourselves. The mood is good; we have to respond to tough situations. This is Real Madrid. We deal with criticism and want to improve.
We're getting to know each other better and spending more time together. We're all in the same situation, and we celebrate wins. We suffer if we don't win. We need to turn things around, starting with the game against Olympiacos.
Real's next game: Alonso's team wants to take back the top spot against Girona.
Real wants to get back to the top of La Liga when they play Girona on Sunday. Alonso's team lost their place at the top after Barcelona beat Alaves 3-1 on Saturday, with Dani Olmo scoring twice.
Real is preparing for its game against Girona after winning 4-3 against Olympiacos in the Champions League this week. They want to find their form in La Liga after drawing their last two games against Rayo Vallecano and Elche.
Before the Girona game, Alonso said, "The plan has always been the same." We've had some problems, but we're going to fix them to get better. We want to keep being aggressive, proactive, and focused when we try to win the ball back. If the team isn't organised, things get harder. We need to be organised, focused, and confident in how to do things.
WHY AC MILAN ARE TURNING TO REAL MADRID’S BACKUP ANDRIY LUNIN TO REPLACE MIKE MAIGNAN
AC Milan is preparing a €15M bid for Andriy Lunin. Discover why the Real Madrid keeper is now the favourite to take over at San Siro.
AC Milan might go after Andriy Lunin from Real Madrid this summer, according to Defensa Central. Apparently, Milan is having trouble getting Mike Maignan to sign a new contract.
So, Lunin is high on their list as a possible replacement. He did sign a deal to stay with Real Madrid until 2030, but Milan is still watching him while things with Maignan are up in the air.
Reportedly, Milan gave Maignan a final offer of €7 million per season, but he's not sure about it. Because of this, the club is now scouting for other options.
If Maignan leaves, Milan's bosses plan to offer between €10 million and €15 million for Lunin. They think that's a fair price for a keeper with his experience.
Real Madrid usually doesn't do winter transfers. The club has already said they won't sell anyone in January, except for loaning Endrick to Lyon. So, they won't even think about a deal for Lunin until the season is over.
Lunin turned down offers from Turkish clubs last summer to compete for his spot at Real Madrid. The chance to start every week at Milan could change his mind. At 26, he's currently Courtois' backup. A move in 2026 could give him the playing time he wants. Manchester United was also interested in Lunin last summer, so there'll be plenty of teams after him.
Why Real Madrid Should Ask for More or Keep Lunin
Lunin showed what he's capable of when he filled in for Courtois. He has the skills to play at the highest level. He saved Real Madrid many times, including in important Champions League games. Because of his input, his value has increased.
The rumoured price of €10 million to €15 million seems too low. Lunin was key to Real Madrid's defence for most of the 2023/24 season. Real Madrid should ask for way more if they decide to sell. If not, they should keep him as a backup in case Courtois gets hurt again.
Selling him for that little would be a mistake. It’s almost impossible to find another backup as good as him for that price these days. It's hard to keep a keeper who wants to be the number one, but Xabi Alonso thinks having a deep squad is very important.
Real Madrid needs to think about the money versus the risk on the field. Letting a talent like Lunin go for cheap would be a bad move. Madrid should keep him unless Milan makes a much better offer. Having two top-notch goalkeepers creates a sense of security that money can't often buy.
MARKET REPORT: WHY CHELSEA IS SUDDENLY THE FAVORITE TO RESIGN ANTONIO RüDIGER
Antonio Rüdiger is considering a shock return to Chelsea as Real Madrid pause contract talks. Read why Xabi Alonso is hesitant.
Word on the street is that Antonio Rudiger might head back to Chelsea. The Real Madrid player is thinking about coming back to the Premier League. His deal with Real Madrid runs out in 2026, and he hasn't agreed to a new one yet. There's talk he might leave next summer and maybe even team up with Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia.
Contract Talks On Hold
Back in November, Marca said that Rudiger and Real Madrid started talking about a new contract, but those talks are on pause now. His current contract is up at the end of the season. They started talking months ago, threw some numbers around, and both sides seemed to want a deal.
But they stopped talking after Rudiger hurt his muscle in September. They decided it wasn't right to make a deal while he was getting better.
Back to Chelsea?
Rudiger played for Chelsea for five years, winning a Champions League title, before moving to Real Madrid in 2022. Now, he might go back to Chelsea. There are rumours that Chelsea wants him back next summer, according to Diario AS.
Also, Paris Saint-Germain is interested, and Galatasaray is watching what's happening with him in Madrid.
Besides Europe, he's also wanted in Saudi Arabia. Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are thinking about trying to get him next year.
What Alonso Thinks
BILD said in October that Xabi Alonso, the Madrid boss, isn't totally sold on Rudiger. He thinks Rudiger has been getting injured too much and hasn't been playing consistently. Also, Dean Huijsen, who joined in the summer, has been playing great and has already won a starting spot. Huijsen and Eder Militao have been a solid pair in the back, but Militao got hurt recently.
Madrid Might Not Sign Two Defenders
Even with Rudiger's future up in the air, AS says that Madrid isn't looking to sign two defenders anymore. They were looking at Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool and Dayot Upamecano from Bayern Munich. Both of those guys might leave their clubs since they're in the last six months of their contracts.
There were reports that Real Madrid wasn't interested in Konate because he hadn't been playing well lately. They might still move next summer, but it probably won't be to Real Madrid.
Alonso's team plays Real Betis at home on January 4 after the winter break.
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