Xabi Alonso interested in signing 21-year-old Real Madrid starlet for Bayer Leverkusen

It is not surprising that players of Real Madrid Castilla find themselves recipients to lucrative offers from across the globe. The youngsters of Real Madrid put up strong performances week after week last season and made their way to the doorstep of promotion to the Segunda division.

In the end, their hopes crashed in the final step. Nevertheless, their performances did not go unnoticed and most players of the team are now on their way to the next big step in their careers.

One such young talent is Sergio Arribas. The Real Madrid Castilla star was one of the highest-rated players of his crop, but Los Blancos are forced to sell him considering the ruthless competition in midfield.

According to reports from journalist Rodra, Bayer Leverkusen are now entering the race to sign Arribas. Their manager and Real Madrid legend Xabi Alonso is a big fan of the youngster’s capabilities and sees him as a natural fit for the German setup.

Contacts between the Bundesliga side and Arribas’ entourage have already begun, and the coming week will be critical on that front. After all, the 21-year-old has multiple proposals on his table.

Girona, Real Betis and Sevilla are some of the teams from La Liga said to be interested in acquiring his services. However, the biggest hurdle on the negotiations front is Real Madrid’s stance on the player. The Merengues demand €10 million for just 50% of Arribas’ rights.

Considering that Alonso is one of the best-placed candidates to take over at Santiago Bernabeu next season, a move to Bayer Leverkusen could be an interesting formula for the Castilla star to leave a lasting impression on the upcoming Real Madrid coach. In theory, it could engineer a return to the club of his dreams in the years to come.