Real Madrid are looking ahead to the FIFA Club World Cup that kicks off on June 14. The tournament represents a chance for Xabi Alonso to win his first silverware as Los Blancos manager.
Meanwhile, Luka Modric is all set to move to Serie A this summer. Elsewhere, a LaLiga midfielder has opened up on rumours linking him to the Santiago Bernabeu.
On that note, let’s look at the major Real Madrid transfer stories from June 4, 2025.
Luka Modric has agreed to join AC Milan this summer, according to La Repubblica. The Croatian midfielder will leave Real Madrid at the end of the FIFA Club World Cup as a free agent.
Modric has been one of the pillars of Los Blancos’ recent success, but is due to turn 40 in September. The LaLiga giants have decided to let him go as they prepare to usher in a new era under Xabi Alonso.
The Rossoneri have now proposed a one-year deal, which the veteran midfielder has apparently agreed in principle. AC Milan are now increasingly confident that Modric will ply his trade at San Siro next season.
Martin Zubimendi has refused to indulge in rumours linking him to Real Madrid. The Real Sociedad midfielder played under Xabi Alonso during his formative years for the youth team at the club.
With the former Bayer Leverkusen manager now in charge at the Santiago Bernabeu, Zubimendi remains linked with a move. The 26-year-old is expected to take the next step in his career this summer.
Speaking to the press while on international duty, Zubimendi acknowledged that Xabi Alonso was his idol while growing up, but remained coy about his future.
He added:
He concluded:
Arsenal are apparently in the race for Zubimendi as well this summer.
Dani Carvajal has stated that he could move to the MLS once his chapter at the Santiago Bernabeu is over. The Spanish right-back’s future at Real Madrid has come under scrutiny following Trent Alexander-Arnold’s arrival from Liverpool this summer.
Speaking recently, as cited by MARCA, Carvajal insisted that he will not play in Europe if he leaves Los Blancos.
The 33-year-old is under contract with Real Madrid until 2026.
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