Real Madrid have been quite active in the transfer market so far. The LaLiga giants are looking to add more quality to their squad after an underwhelming 2024/25 campaign.
Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen have set their sights on a Moroccan midfielder. Elsewhere, Los Blancos have announced the signing of Franco Mastantuono.
On that note, let’s look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from June 14, 2025.
Bayer Leverkusen have set their sights on Brahim Diaz, according to a report from Fichajes. The Morocco international registered six goals and seven assists from 52 games across competitions for Real Madrid this season.
However, only 23 of those were starts. While Diaz was heavily involved in the second half of the season, his future remains up in the air following Carlo Ancelotti’s departure.
Xabi Alonso took over at the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of last month, and it is unclear if Diaz is in the Spanish manager’s plans. Bayer Leverkusen are attentive to the situation and have apparently identified the 25-year-old as a possible replacement for Florian Wirtz.
The German wizard is reportedly close to a move to Liverpool and the Bundesliga club are scouting the market for his replacement. Diaz has popped up on their radar. The Morocco international is under contract until 2027, so Real Madrid could let him go for a proper fee.
Real Madrid have confirmed the arrival of Franco Mastantuono from River Plate. The highly-rated 17-year-old rose through the ranks with the Argentinean giants and has already registered over 50 games for the senior side.
His efforts have earned him admirers across the continent, with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) apparently also among his suitors. However, the LaLiga giants have now announced that Mastantuono is all set to join the club, via a statement on their website which read:
Los Blancos have reportedly agreed to pay River Plate €45m deal for the teenager.
Former Turkey assistant coach Kenan Kocak has backed Arda Guler to become a regular under Xabi Alonso. The Turkish midfielder arrived at the Santiago Bernabeu from Fenerbahce with a huge reputation in the summer of 2023.
However, Guler struggled for chances under Carlo Ancelotti, raising questions about his long-term future at the club. However, with Xabi Alonso taking over from the Italian at the end of last month, the 20-year-old will be hoping that his situation will improve next season.
Speaking to AS, Kocak insisted that Guler is exactly the kind of player Alonso will want in his squad.
Guler scored five goals and set up nine more from 43 games across competitions in the 24/25 campaign.
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