Xabi’s Departure from Real Madrid: Insights and Reactions

Dismissal of Xabi

Xabi, who was recruited from Bayer Leverkusen during the summer transfer window, was let go by Real Madrid on Monday.

Valdano’s Analysis

In his commentary on the situation, Jorge Valdano remarked, “From the very beginning, I observed that he seemed unsettled; he never felt the backing of the club.”

The former player noted a significant moment during Florentino Pérez’s Christmas address, pointing out that the president did not reference the coach directly, which he interpreted as a lack of support.

Impact of Key Departures

Valdano highlighted that Luka Modric’s transfer to AC Milan had a detrimental effect on Xabi this season. He explained:

• Xabi faced multiple injuries within the squad.
• The team is missing a tactical leader on the field.

He concluded, “When a team loses its main midfield orchestrator, it also loses crucial on-field direction.”