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Real Madrid have identified Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister as their long-term successor to Luka Modric- who is expected to make his final appearance at the Santiago Bernabeu on May 24 against Real Sociedad.
Modric, who joined Los Blancos from Tottenham in 2012, is closing the curtain on a legendary career in Spain.
The 39-year-old has won six UEFA Champions League titles, four La Liga trophies, and the 2018 Ballon d’Or and with his contract set to expire and no renewal in sight, Madrid are preparing for a major reshuffle in midfield.
Mac Allister, who signed for Liverpool from Brighton in June 2023 for a reported fee rising to £55 million [$74m], including add-ons has quickly become indispensable under Arne Slot.
The Argentine, who won the 2022 FIFA World Cup, has excelled as a deep-lying playmaker knitting together defence and attack with vision, control, and press resistance.
According to Fichajes, Real Madrid consider Mac Allister the natural successor to Modric. The Spanish outlet reported, “Real Madrid has set its sights on Alexis Mac Allister with the firm intention of making him the natural successor to Luka Modric.”
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Mac Allister, who has emerged as the heartbeat of Liverpool’s title-winning side, is seen as a player who can offer leadership and quality from the base of midfield. His ability to dictate tempo and break lines has caught the eye of Europe’s elite.
The Fichajes also noted, “His leading role in Liverpool’s system has made him an untouchable figure for Arne Slot,”.
What makes Mac Allister the chosen one?
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has emerged as a key target due to his balanced profile and high-performance metrics, as per FBref data.
Argentinian player, who is valued around £75 million [$101m] has become a pivotal figure at Anfield, which clearly combines creative output with defensive reliability.
Over the last 365 days, Mac Allister ranks in the 90th percentile or higher for non-penalty goals (0.19), expected assisted goals (0.19), and shot-creating actions (4.10) per 90 minutes.
He also averages 3.13 tackles per game (92nd percentile) and 2.25 blocks (99th percentile), which clearly underscores his value as a midfielder.
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