Real Madrid signs Mastantuono for €45M; Alonso begins Club World Cup preparations
Key Takeaways
- Real Madrid agrees to sign Franco Mastantuono from River Plate for €45M.
- Xabi Alonso leads Real Madrid's first Club World Cup training session.
- Real Madrid reinforces squad with Huijsen, Alexander-Arnold, and eyes Carreras.
- Florentino Pérez expresses excitement for Real Madrid's Club World Cup participation.
- Tebas says no postponement considered for Real Madrid's first matchday.
Top Stories
Real Madrid agrees to sign Franco Mastantuono for €45M.
On 2025-06-08, Real Madrid and River Plate finalized the transfer of Franco Mastantuono for 45 million euros. He will join Real Madrid in August after the Club World Cup with River Plate.
Real Madrid begins Club World Cup training with Xabi Alonso.
Real Madrid's team returned to training at Ciudad Real Madrid at 11:00 AM on 2025-06-08, marking Xabi Alonso's first session as head coach. The team is preparing for the Club World Cup, with their first match against Al Hilal scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Real Madrid strengthens squad: Huijsen, Alexander-Arnold, Carreras.
On 2025-06-08, reports indicated that Real Madrid has reinforced its squad with the arrival of Dean Huijsen and Alexander-Arnold and is in negotiations for Álvaro Carreras from Benfica. These moves are in preparation for the Club World Cup, held in the United States between 2025-06-14 and 2025-07-13, where Real Madrid will face Al Hilal on 2025-06-18.
Florentino: Excited to face the Club World Cup.
On 2025-06-08, Florentino Pérez expressed excitement about Real Madrid participating in the Club World Cup. He also highlighted the team's previous victories, including the European Super Cup and Intercontinental Cup, considering them as their ninth world title, and their anticipation for the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States.
Tebas: No postponement considered for Real Madrid's matchday.
On 2025-06-08, Javier Tebas stated that postponing the first matchday for Real Madrid and Atlético is not being considered.
Football Highlights
Real Madrid and Barça are the only teams with España.
League Standings
Espanyol & Sevilla compete for title; Real Madrid for third.
Published on 2025-06-08, the report indicates that Espanyol and Sevilla are competing for the title in 2025, while Real Madrid and Valencia are competing for third place.
Manager's Corner
Fernando Sanz's demanding message to Real Madrid's dressing room.
On 2025-06-08, Fernando Sanz delivered a demanding message to the Real Madrid dressing room following Xabi Alonso's arrival as head coach.
Off-Pitch Battles
Tebas celebrates judicial victory against Real Madrid.
On 2025-06-08, Javier Tebas celebrated a new judicial victory against Real Madrid, stating, "The truth weighs more than any defamation campaign."
Player's Allegiance
Casemiro: 'I am a soldier of Ancelotti'.
On 2025-06-08, AS.com reported Casemiro's statement, "I am a soldier of Ancelotti."
Transfer Buzz
Aleix Garcia skeptical about Angelo Stiller to Real Madrid.
On 2025-06-08, Aleix Garcia voiced his skepticism regarding Angelo Stiller as the best option for Real Madrid's midfield reinforcement, suggesting better alternatives exist. Angelo Stiller, a 24-year-old midfielder from Stuttgart, has been linked with Real Madrid.