Real Madrid Plans Major Transfers, Trusts Academy, Prepares La Liga Start

Real Madrid is entering the 2025–26 La Liga season under new manager Xabi Alonso, aiming to rebound from a second-place finish last year and capitalize on young talent and fresh signings. The club plans to open the season favored in the first five matches, starting against Osasuna at the Santiago Bernabéu. Key player Rodrygo Goes faces uncertainty due to the arrivals of Kylian Mbappé and rising stars like Jude Bellingham, with Real Madrid considering a potential transfer to free up funds and wages for midfield reinforcements. Meanwhile, the club is investing in youth, promoting 21-year-old Gonzalo Garcia from their academy who showed impressive performances at the Club World Cup, signaling a strategic shift toward homegrown talent rather than new striker signings. Defensively, Real Madrid is preparing to strengthen their backline with the imminent signing of Benfica’s left-back Alvaro Carreras, valued for his versatility and pace, and pursuing Liverpool’s center-back Ibrahima Konate to bolster their defense amid contract uncertainties. Overall, Alonso’s tenure marks a new era focused on balancing experienced stars, promising youth, and strategic transfers to reclaim the Spanish title.