After a disappointing season that saw Real Madrid finish empty-handed, the club’s management is now turning its full attention to the summer transfer window in a serious effort to rebuild the squad and correct its course.
Last season was marked by a noticeable decline in performance and results, as Real Madrid failed to win any major titles. Meanwhile, arch-rivals Barcelona asserted their dominance domestically by clinching a treble—La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the Spanish Super Cup.
French star Kylian Mbappé recently trained with his international teammate Rayan Cherki, the Olympique Lyonnais player currently at the center of transfer rumors linking him with Manchester City. During their session, Mbappé was clearly impressed by Cherki’s performance and jokingly told him: “You were great, you should join Real Madrid…”
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What Mbappé didn’t know at the time was that Cherki is actually a Real Madrid supporter himself, and dreams of donning the iconic white shirt one day. Despite his interest, it seems unlikely that Florentino Pérez will pursue a move for him in the immediate future, as the club plans to wait until after the Club World Cup before making decisions about reinforcing the attack or midfield.
That said, Real Madrid remains confident in its current squad, convinced that it possesses some of the best players in the world. However, this does not rule out the need for reinforcements—something that will be assessed in the coming weeks when new head coach Xabi Alonso officially takes charge. Alonso is expected to thoroughly evaluate the team to identify gaps and determine necessary additions.
After a season that fell short of fans’ expectations—one in which the team only secured the UEFA Super Cup and the Intercontinental Cup—Real Madrid has adopted the motto “Back to Titles.” Underwhelming domestic and European performances, especially when contrasted with Barcelona’s success, have prompted the club to shift gears and reignite its competitive spirit.
Xabi Alonso, eager to begin his managerial journey with the senior team, believes that the key to success lies in building a strong collective identity. His approach centers on maximizing each player’s individual strengths while fostering a renewed sense of responsibility and influence on the pitch.
As a new era begins in the Spanish capital, all eyes are on the transfer market. Yet, Real Madrid is proceeding with caution—reflecting the club’s confidence in its existing project and its ambition to return to the summit of both domestic and European football.
