Real Madrid has experienced a very busy transfer window. While the Premier League spent millions without restraint, Florentino Pérez sought strategic moves. The club has already completed four signings, but there are still plans to strengthen the squad, especially in defense.
Start of the season with Xabi Alonso
Tonight, the team will host Osasuna at Santiago Bernabéu. It will be the first official match after Carlo Ancelotti's departure. For some players, the stadium remains familiar; for others, it will be the first time they play an official match wearing the white jersey.
Xabi Alonso, aware of the importance of the debut, stated: "We want to start strong. It's been two short but intense weeks, and we're ready to compete." His message makes it clear that, despite transfer rumors, the priority is performance on the field.
Florentino Pérez's strategy
In recent hours, it became known that the board held talks with Real Sociedad about Take Kubo. Real Madrid owns 50% of his rights, while the Basques expected to receive €60 million for the player.
The club's proposal was surprising: to give up half of what they'd receive for Kubo, about €25-30 million, in exchange for securing the signing of Ibrahima Konaté. A risky move that reflects the urgency to strengthen the team's defense before the window closes.
Obstacles with Liverpool
Liverpool, Konaté's owner, didn't make the deal easy. Although the Frenchman finishes his contract next June, the English side are holding firm with a price close to €50 million. Arne Slot, the team's coach, asked the board to keep the player, complicating any negotiation.
Nevertheless, Real Madrid is studying alternatives. The attempt to exchange rights over Kubo shows Pérez's willingness to make a move, even risking immediate financial benefits, to strengthen the squad for the new season.
Take Kubo and his stance
The Japanese player is aware of the moves; switching from Real Sociedad to Liverpool would represent a major step in his career. However, Kubo has been cautious: he prefers any transfer to be "through the front door." For now, he remains focused on his team, while his new agent analyzes market possibilities.
The summer for the club leaves a clear picture: the club has worked to strengthen itself intelligently, but also with urgency. The combination of completed signings and pending negotiations reflects Florentino Pérez's ambition. Meanwhile, as the team prepares, the sporting management keeps moving to strengthen Real Madrid without losing sight of sustainability.