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Real Madrid Transfer News: Rudiger, Rodrygo, Carreras, Konate & More - July 11, 2025

Former Cristiano Ronaldo may get his wish for a Real Madrid player to join him at Al-Nassr, but not the one he requested. The Rodrygo saga rumbles on, with it unclear where his future lies.

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The conditions for a Real Madrid to make 2025 offer for Liverpool defender

Real Madrid are smarting from their defeat against Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semi-final, and it was the sort of loss that can have consequences at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid News / ESPN / July 10

Bale backs Alonso to make 'big changes' at Madrid

Former Real Madrid star Gareth Bale has backed new head coach Xabi Alonso to make "big changes" at the club, saying that he won't be afraid to drop anyone.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / July 10

Real Madrid reach €50m agreement to sign 22-year-old defender

Real Madrid are about to finalise their fourth signing of the summer transfer window, with Alvaro Carreras close to completing a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.

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Real Madrid News / Football Espana / July 10

'Always going to be a Madridista' – Luka Modric says goodbye to Real Madrid after final appearance

Real Madrid exited the Club World Cup on Wednesday after losing 4-0 to Paris Saint-Germain, in what was Luka Modric’s final appearance for the club. The Croatian midfielder’s contract runs out at the conclusion of the tournament, and he will now move on after 13 glorious years at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Real Madrid News / Real Madrid CF on SI / July 10

Fabrizio Romano Reveals Álvaro Carreras to Real Madrid Deal, Waiting On One Stumbling Block

It was only yesterday that Real Madrid lost to PSG in the FIFA Club World Cup semi-final, but 24 hours later, they look close to making their fourth signing of the transfer window.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / July 10

Real Madrid to hold showdown talks with 24-year-old next week

Real Madrid are in the process of resuming their transfer business, now that their involvement at the Club World Cup is over. There will be at least one more signing made, but there will also be departures – and the most significant of those could be Rodrygo Goes.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / July 10

Real Madrid agree €6m deal for 21-year-old attacker

Real Madrid will now resume their transfer business, now that their involvement in the 2025 Club World Cup has come to an end. There is a desire to get a deal for Alvaro Carreras over the line in the coming weeks, but there will also be players leaving the club.

Soccer News / Football Espana / July 10

Ibrahima Konate intends to leave Liverpool – contract decision made amid Real Madrid interest

Real Madrid are clear that they need to sign at least one more central defender, and that was emphasised during the 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday’s Club World Cup semi-final.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / July 10

Why Chelsea star Noni Madueke is right man for Arsenal

Arsenal have reportedly agreed to "personal terms" with right winger Noni Madeuke to bring him to North London.

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Real Madrid News / Real Madrid CF on SI / July 10

Fabrizio Romano Reveals When Real Madrid Will Meet With Rodrygo To Decide His Future

The biggest transfer saga involving Real Madrid right now actually concerns an outgoing rather than a big-money signing, and it is the complicated future of Rodrygo Goes.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / July 10

Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham building €8m house in England with barber shop

Real Madrid superstar Jude Bellingham has a close relationship with his parents, and clearly wants them living in luxury. The England international is in the process of building a new house near his home city of Birmingham.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / July 10

Real Madrid bring home third-highest bounty from Club World Cup

Real Madrid have returned home from the Club World Cup, somewhat with their tail between their legs after a humbling defeat. Los Blancos fell to Paris Saint-Germain 4-0 in the semi-final, but Xabi Alonso has claimed that his side return home a better team.

Soccer News / Football Espana / July 10

PSG manager Luis Enrique asks for patience with Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has told the press that it would be unfair to judge Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid off their Club World Cup semi-final, in which they were beaten comfortably by the Champions League holders.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / July 10

La Liga President the latest to fall into Thibaut Courtois’ line of fire

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has a reputation for straight-talking in the media, and tends not to mince his words. Earlier in the Club World Cup, he has called out Raul Asencio for mistakes on two occasions, and Dean Huijsen.

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Real Madrid News / Football Espana / July 10

Real Madrid to discipline Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior over lack of effort

Real Madrid had looked as coherent in a collective sense as they had in many months going into their clash with Paris Saint-Germain, yet in the face of Luis Enrique’s side, crumbled under their pressure.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / July 10

Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso on Rodrygo Goes future – ‘Throughout this championship…’

Real Madrid had bigger concerns on their mind after a humbling defeat to Paris Saint-Germain. However the future of Brazilian star Rodrygo Goes remains one of the significant topics of debate at the Santiago Bernabeu, and Wednesday night did little to ease speculation.

Real Madrid News / Real Madrid CF on SI / July 9

Transcript: Xabi Alonso’s Press Conference Following Real Madrid’s 4-0 Defeat Against PSG

Real Madrid were knocked out of the FIFA Club World Cup with a 4-0 defeat against PSG in the semi-finals of the competition on July 9. Fabian Ruiz (6', 24'), Ousmane Dembele (9'), and Goncalo Ramos (87') were on the scoresheet for the Parisians.

Real Madrid News / ESPN / July 9

Madrid ready for 'new age' after 'painful' PSG rout

Real Madrid will start next season from scratch, manager Xabi Alonso said, after a 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup semifinal.

Real Madrid News / ESPN / July 9

PSG are out of this world, as Real Madrid are brought back down to earth

Paris Saint-Germain will compete for the Club World Cup title against Chelsea, following a performance that left Real Madrid shellshocked.

Real Madrid News / Athlon Sports / July 9

Courtois Defends Xabi Alonso After Real Madrid's Worrying 4-0 Loss to PSG

Real Madrid have been eliminated from the FIFA Club World Cup after losing 4-0 to PSG in the semifinals. The Spanish club was aiming to win the competition and was a game away from reaching the final, but after the loss to PSG, there is worry among many Real Madrid fans.

Real Madrid News / Football Espana / July 9