Real Madrid is still planning its squad for next season. So far, several arrivals have taken place, closing signings in key positions for Xabi Alonso. The competition is fierce in certain areas of the field and departures, important sales, are needed. Florentino intends to take advantage of this situation and the external interest in several players to secure unexpected transfers that will allow the squad to keep improving.
The signing of Franco Mastantuono has been announced in the last few hours, who plays in the same position as Arda Güler and Brahim Díaz. In fact, the latter seems to have been especially affected by this latest addition. Although he has Xabi Alonso's trust, he is the oldest of the three and the one with the least promising future. To make matters worse, he has caught the attention of Bayer Leverkusen, which is going all out for his signing.
It's not Rodrygo: Brahim Díaz will be Madrid's most important sale
Brahim's contract with Real Madrid expires on June 30, 2027, and so far, talks for his renewal haven't made any progress. In the agreement for Xabi Alonso, it was agreed with Leverkusen that it would have a certain advantage for some Madrid players, as would be the case with the Spanish-Moroccan. With Florian Wirtz leaving for Liverpool, this interest has intensified and they're coming in strong.
Madrid-Barcelona has learned that Florentino is asking for 60 million euros to let Brahim Díaz leave. Right now, the positions are quite far apart, with Bayer Leverkusen only reaching 50 million.
After selling Wirtz for 135 million euros, making it the third most expensive transfer in history, Leverkusen now has a lot of money. The position they want to reinforce with the highest priority is the one left vacant by the German. That's where Brahim Díaz usually plays, the Germans' top priority for this summer.
Brahim Díaz: A top-level wildcard
Brahim Díaz has been one of the most valuable players for Real Madrid this 2024/25 season. With a wildcard role off the bench, the player from Málaga has played 52 official matches, contributing 6 goals and 7 assists at key moments. His ability to unbalance, move between the lines, and provide solutions in attack has made him an essential piece for Carlo Ancelotti, especially during demanding stretches of the calendar.
However, his future at Santiago Bernabéu is not entirely clear. The emergence of Arda Güler and now the arrival of the Argentine gem Franco Mastantuono have raised doubts about the space Brahim Díaz will have in the new project led by Xabi. At 25 years old, the Andalusian is at a key moment in his career and he has no shortage of offers both in Spain and the rest of Europe.
The club values his commitment and talent, but they don't rule out a departure if a good offer arrives. Brahim remains a difference-maker, but his future will depend on Alonso's plans and the role the coach wants to give him in the new Real Madrid. Bayer Leverkusen remains alert and negotiations are already underway.