Diaz's predicament: Alonso clearly states he is not a starter, leaving the player in a dilemma.

Playing for a top club is challenging for any player due to intense competition, making career planning crucial. Being a regular starter is of utmost importance. Currently, 25-year-old Moroccan forward Diaz from Real Madrid faces a tough decision, caught in a bind.

According to the latest report from the Spanish media outlet Marca, Real Madrid's new coach Alonso has explicitly informed Brahim Diaz that he is still not a first-choice player for the new season and will have to wait for rotation opportunities.

Diaz came through Manchester City's youth system and joined Real Madrid in January 2019 for a transfer fee of €17 million. He was subsequently loaned to AC Milan multiple times before returning to Real Madrid in July 2023. Diaz's career stats are as follows:Manchester City: 15 appearances, 2 goals, 0 assists; AC Milan: 124 appearances, 18 goals, 15 assists; Real Madrid: 121 appearances, 20 goals, 20 assists..

At 25 years old, Diaz stands 1.70 meters tall and is a versatile player who can play as a right winger, attacking midfielder, or left winger. He has a contract with Real Madrid until 2027, with a market value of €40 million. Last season, Diaz made 52 appearances for Real Madrid across all competitions, starting 23 times, totaling 2,186 minutes, contributing 6 goals and 7 assists. In the 2025 Club World Cup, he only came off the bench 4 times for a total of 102 minutes, providing 1 assist.

It's tough for Diaz at Real Madrid. Alonso intends to heavily utilize Gonzalo Garcia and Jurel, and with the arrival of new signing Mastantono, Diaz's playing time at Real Madrid will be further reduced. At 25, in the prime of his career, and with next year being a World Cup year, should Diaz stay or go?