Real Madrid Blocks Diego Aguado Sale to Borussia Dortmund

Real Madrid, under new head coach Xabi Alonso, is committed to integrating young talent like Diego Aguado, rejecting a €6 million offer from Borussia Dortmund for the 18-year-old defender to ensure his development within the club. Aguado, who debuted in the Copa del Rey in January 2025 and participated in the FIFA Club World Cup squad, is poised for a larger role in the Castilla team and potential first-team involvement. Alonso is also targeting new signings to strengthen the squad, including interest in Manchester United’s Kobbie Mainoo and Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, though club president Florentino Pérez is hesitant about pursuing these players this summer. New acquisitions such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Álvaro Carreras, Dean Huijsen, and Franco Mastantuono are expected to be core parts of the squad, with Mastantuono’s arrival potentially impacting Rodrygo’s playing time and future at the club amid Premier League transfer links. Despite speculation, Real Madrid has ruled out a summer move for Manchester City’s Rodri but continues to scout options to maintain competitiveness in La Liga and European competitions. Alonso’s strategy revolves around blending promising youth with key signings to build a strong squad for the 2025–26 season ahead.