The comparative lack of academy talents that come to Real Madrid's first team has been a talk point in the past year, but there has been a suggestion that the arrival of Xabi Alonso could see an increased protagonism in La Fabrica products. Because the senior side still suffers from injuries, this is the time to impress.
Previous manager Carlo Ancelotti clearly left his position behind when he noticed that 'my task is to win games, not to bring young players', but Alonso coached several of the current Under-19 and Castilla players when he was the coach under 15 at the Real Madrid Academy. Alonso also had a good report of trust from younger players in Bayer Leverkusen, and previously coached Real Sociedad B.
While Raul Asencio has so far has forgotten a club world cup, the unexpected star of the show for Real Madrid is another academic product in Gonzalo Garcia Torres. The 21-year-old started both games against Al-Hilal and Pachuca, score in the first and assist in the second. According to Cadena Cope, Garcia is about to win a place in the team for next season.
Garcia is impressed by Alonso, who loves his skills, and 'in theory' plans to have him as part of his team next season. That said, Real Madrid has not yet made a definitive call about his future and could try to lend him.
Earlier it was said that Los Blancos wanted to cash in Garcia, for his impressive form in the US. He was the same as a record of 25 goals for Castilla this seaosn, and their intention was to look for an offer of approximately € 10 million for him.
It would save Los Blancos that possibly strives for a number nine for next season. It is still to be seen what kind of role Endrick Felipe will have under Alonso. Although Garcia does not have the goalkeeper of Joselu Mato, his link and movement have been very impressive early.