When the summer transfer window opened, it seemed that a number of Real Madrid players were ready to leave the club.
According to Lent.az citing foreign media, this list has now shrunk significantly, either because they have changed their minds or because Xabi Alonso has convinced them to do so.
Andriy Lunin
The 26-year-old goalkeeper could stay at Real Madrid, but he would be in Courtois' shadow, when he could have chosen a new adventure instead. In the end, it seems that the Ukrainian has decided to stay at the club.
Fran Garcia
The 25-year-old left-back seemed like the biggest loss since Alvaro Carreras arrived. He played at the Club World Cup due to Mendy's injury and impressed Xabi Alonso, who wants Fran to stay.
David Alaba
The 33-year-old centre-back has just recovered from a serious injury and Real Madrid have given him the opportunity to leave as a free agent this summer. The Austrian wants to stay and finish the last year of his contract with Real Madrid.
Dani Ceballos
The 28-year-old Spaniard has played little at the Club World Cup and there have been rumours that he will leave the club this summer. However, Xabi Alonso wants Ceballos in the squad and seems to have convinced him to stay.
Eduardo Camavinga
The 22-year-old Frenchman has not been able to make his debut under Xabi Alonso due to injury. There are rumours that he could leave Real Madrid this summer, but as with Ceballos, Xabi wants him to stay.
Brahim Diaz
The 25-year-old footballer has applied to leave Real Madrid this summer and is still going ahead.
Mastantuono's arrival will directly affect his playing time. However, Xabi Alonso wants him to be at the club and has not ruled out extending his contract, which expires in 2027.