On 2025-06-12, Trent Alexander-Arnold was officially presented as a Real Madrid player after passing his medical and signing a six-season contract. He was welcomed by Florentino Pérez and Butragueño, expressed his excitement, and will wear the number 12 shirt; Vinicius also welcomed him.

Published on 2025-06-12, Real Madrid is considering midfielders like Reijnders, Neves, Vitinha, and Stiller, seeking a player who can control the ball and direct the team's offensive play, with any move happening after the Club World Cup.

On 2025-06-12, it was reported that Real Madrid is in Group J of the Club World Cup, debuting on June 18 against Al Hilal, followed by Pachuca on June 22, and Salzburg on June 26-27.

Published on 2025-06-13, Benfica signed Samuel Dahl as a replacement for Álvaro Carreras. Carreras's transfer from Benfica to Real Madrid is stalled due to a difference in valuation: Benfica wants 48 million euros, while Real Madrid is offering 40 million; Carreras believes Real Madrid will not let him down.

Published on 2025-06-12, the special FIFA transfer window for the Club World Cup closed on 2025-06-10, preventing Real Madrid from adding new players for the tournament in the United States.

Published on 2025-06-12, Luka Modric, nearing 39, is preparing for a new stage in his career and aims to continue playing at the highest level with Milan, with a medical examination scheduled after the Club World Cup.

On 2025-06-12, Guti predicted a PSG-Real Madrid final in the Club World Cup, citing Xabi Alonso as a key factor influencing Real Madrid's chances.

On 2025-06-12, Rodrygo Goes, expressed his happiness with training under Xabi Alonso and his enthusiasm for Alonso's arrival. Rodrygo, whose contract with Real Madrid runs until 2028-06-30 and includes a 1,000 million euro release clause, also has high hopes for the future and the possibility of the World Cup with Ancelotti as Brazil's coach.