Xabi Alonso wants to start his first season at Real Madrid with a proven finisher in his squad. If there's one thing he's shown at Bayer Leverkusen, it's his ability to adapt to different players and tweak his tactics based on each opponent. Alonso is a hands-on coach, known for his flexibility and strategic mindset.

In the last few hours, AS has confirmed Real Madrid’s interest in Ante Budimir. The 33-year-old Croatian striker has enjoyed an impressive season, netting 24 goals for Osasuna, who finished ninth in LaLiga. Although they came close to qualifying for the Conference League, Rayo Vallecano edged them out in the final stretch.

Contrary to rumors circulating on social media, Diario de Navarra has clarified that Budimir’s release clause is not €20 million. In fact, the forward could be available for around €8 million, making him a cost-effective option.

His profile is quite different from that of Endrick, Vinicius, or Kylian Mbappé, which is precisely why he could complement Xabi Alonso’s tactical vision at the Santiago Bernabéu.

The coming weeks will be decisive for both Osasuna’s future and Real Madrid’s attacking setup. With Osasuna parting ways with Vicente Moreno, they could also soon be saying goodbye to their star striker, Ante Budimir.

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