The retirement of Toni Kroos last summer didn’t really open new doors for him, nor will the exit of Luka Modrić now, with Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouameni and Arda Güler ahead in the battle for midfield places.

Real Madrid are now in the Xabi Alonso era and you can keep track of all the signings and sales they are making this summer.

Vinicius Jr. was once seen as the future of Real Madrid, an indispensable player for ‘los blancos’. Fast forward to 2025 and he might just be on his way out. In a surprising turn of events, the Brazilian winger is no longer considered “untouchable” at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Xabi Alonso has said Real Madrid are still looking to make additions to the squad for next season, after their defeat to Paris-Saint Germain in the Club World Cup.

Arnold's 21-year stay at Liverpool ended in sour fashion as he joined Real Madrid this summer, and one former Red blames the club for not acting sooner

At Real Madrid, the situation of David Alaba is reaching a critical point. The club, led by Florentino Pérez, has already begun to look for an exit for the Austrian defender, who has not been able to demonstrate his full potential due to physical problems and recurring injuries.