From frugal to ferocious: Here’s why Madrid is splashing cash this summer like never beforeβ¦
Real Madrid are unleashing a transfer storm, shifting from restraint to full-blown reinforcement under Florentino PΓ©rezβs command. The president, once known for his tight grip on the wallet, has pivoted dramatically, responding to a disastrous 2024β25 campaign where Los Blancos finished with ZERO trophies β a shameful follow-up to their five-trophy high the year before.
Already signed:
Dean Huijsen (the multilingual, Ramos-idolizing wonderkid)
Trent Alexander-Arnold (announcement imminent)
Γlvaro Carreras (next up)
But this is just the beginning. A midfielder is expected, and possibly a forward, signaling a full rebuild.
Hereβs why the sudden shift in strategy:
1. Ageing Squad Breakdown:
All centre-backs (bar Asencio) are 30+, with Militaoβs injury woes compounding issues. Kroos was never replaced, Modric is fading. Madrid lack energy and fade in second halves.
2. Champions League Collapse:
Humiliating exits against Lille, Liverpool, and Arsenal, where Madrid looked slow and outpaced. For the first time in half a decade, no semi-final appearance.
3. El ClΓ‘sico Disgrace:
Four brutal defeats to Barcelona (4-0, 5-2, 3-2, 4-3) left PΓ©rez furious. Lacking depth in flanks and midfield, Madrid couldnβt match BarΓ§aβs intensity.
What now?
Lessons learned.
Frustrations boiled over.
Xabi Alonso is coming.
PΓ©rez has flipped the script.
Madrid are out to reclaim the throne, and no one is safe. The rebuild is real β and the BernabΓ©u will roar once more.
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