Overview

• Alonso signed a three-year contract beginning June and was officially presented at Valdebebas by club president Florentino Pérez.
• He described Rodrygo as "spectacular" and pledged to position Jude Bellingham in midfield while outlining ideas to maximize Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.
• Real Madrid triggered Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen’s £50 million release clause to strengthen the defense.
• Formal talks are underway for former academy left-back Álvaro Carreras, who has agreed personal terms, and for Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer.
• Jesús Vallejo is set to depart on a free transfer to Rayo Vallecano after being deemed surplus to Alonso’s plans.