Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa)
August 2025
Real Madrid have been told they should have signed Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans following Toni Kroos’ retirement. Tielemans has been a Premier League standout since 2019, winning the FA Cup with Leicester and helping Villa reach the Champions League quarter-finals last season.
Endrick (Real Madrid)
August 2025
Endrick is upset after the No.9 shirt was given to academy graduate Gonzalo Garcia instead of him. Garcia impressed at the Club World Cup, leapfrogging Endrick in the pecking order amid fierce competition from Mbappe and others.
Reinier Jesus (Real Madrid > Atletico Mineiro)
August 2025
Reinier Jesus has agreed to join Atletico Mineiro on a four-and-a-half-year deal after terminating his Real Madrid contract, ending a fruitless five-year stint with the Spanish giants. The Brazilian attacking midfielder never made a first-team appearance and spent multiple loan spells across Europe. Madrid included a 50% sell-on clause after paying €30m for him in 2020.
Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)
July 2025
Jude Bellingham will undergo surgery on his left shoulder in London and is expected to be sidelined for 10–12 weeks. He has battled this injury since dislocating it in November 2023.
Despite bracing through the 2024 season, Bellingham opted for surgery post-Club World Cup. He’ll miss up to eight LaLiga games and the Champions League group stage but should return by October.
Alvaro Carreras (Benfica > Real Madrid)
July 2025
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of 21-year-old left-back Alvaro Carreras from Benfica for a reported £43m. He has signed a six-year contract and returns to Madrid after a stint at Manchester United.
United held a £15m buy-back clause valid until 2026 but opted not to activate it. Carreras joins Xabi Alonso’s squad after Madrid strengthened further with arrivals like Alexander-Arnold and Franco Mastantuono.
Luka Modric (Real Madrid > AC Milan)
July 2025
Luka Modric has signed a one-year deal with AC Milan following the end of his contract with Real Madrid. The deal includes an option for a second year depending on performance.
The 39-year-old left Madrid after the Club World Cup, ending a legendary stint. Milan see Modric as a short-term leader for their midfield while continuing to build around youth.
David Alaba (Real Madrid)
June 2025
Real Madrid have confirmed that David Alaba has suffered a new calf injury, ruling him out of their upcoming Club World Cup fixtures. This follows his previous meniscus injury, which already sidelined him for months.
Alaba, 33, hasn’t featured in Madrid’s last three games and continues recovering post-surgery. Xabi Alonso stated the team will be patient with his return. He joins several other Madrid stars on the injury list for the tournament.
Luka Modric (Real Madrid > AC Milan)
June 2025
Luka Modric has verbally agreed to join AC Milan after 13 years at Real Madrid, signing a one-year contract with an option to extend. He will earn €3.5m net per season plus bonuses.
Milan sporting director Igli Tare confirmed Modric’s intent to compete and lead, with a focus on winning the Serie A title and preparing for the 2026 World Cup. Contract will be signed after the Club World Cup.
Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
June 2025
Kylian Mbappé has been released from a Miami hospital following treatment for acute gastroenteritis and will gradually resume team activities with Real Madrid after missing their Club World Cup opener against Al Hilal due to illness.
Madrid confirmed he had been admitted earlier in the week with a fever. Although he missed training and the Al Hilal game, he’s now under medical supervision and will rejoin team activities progressively once his condition stabilizes.
Kylian Mbappé (Real Madrid)
June 2025
Mbappé missed Real Madrid training due to a fever ahead of their Club World Cup opener against Al Hilal. A decision on his availability will be made on matchday.
Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said Mbappé felt better but not enough to train. The team also faces injury concerns with Rüdiger, Camavinga, Carvajal, and Militão. Heat and humidity in Miami remain a challenge for players.
