Real Madrid 2025-26 Transfers: Key Signings and Departures Under Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid have entered the 2025-26 season under new management with Xabi Alonso taking charge after a successful spell at Bayer Leverkusen. Following a trophyless 2024-25 campaign despite the arrival of Kylian Mbappé, Alonso is eager to impose his tactical style and rejuvenate the squad.

In the summer transfer window, Real Madrid made significant moves to strengthen their squad, spending around €167.5 million on key signings. Their arrivals include defender Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth (€62.5m), right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool (€11.84m), forward Franco Mastantuono from River Plate (€45m), and the return of Álvaro Carreras from Benfica (€50m). These signings reflect Madrid’s intent to revamp the squad aggressively while reinforcing defense and attack

New Signings Summer Window

• Dean Huijsen (Spain) – From Bournemouth for €62.5 million
• Trent Alexander-Arnold (England) – From Liverpool for €11.84 million
• Franco Mastantuono (Argentina/Italy) – From River Plate for €45 million
• Álvaro Carreras (Spain) – From Benfica for €50 million
• Gonzalo Garcia (Spain) – Promoted from Real Madrid Castilla
• Alvaro Rodriguez (Uruguay/Spain) - From Getafe
• Reinier (Brazil) - From Granada

Departures include club legends and experienced players: Luka Modrić left on a free transfer to AC Milan after 13 years at Madrid, Lucas Vázquez also departed on a free transfer, Jesús Vallejo was released, and Álvaro Rodríguez was sold to Elche for around €2 million. These exits mark a clear squad overhaul under Alonso’s new regime

Departures Summer Window

• Álvaro Rodríguez (Uruguay/Spain) – To Elche CF for €2 million
• Luka Modrić (Croatia) – Free transfer to AC Milan
• Lucas Vázquez (Spain) – Free transfer to Albacete
• Jesús Vallejo (Spain) – Released, currently without club