Real Madrid has fully entered 2025, with no downtime as they gear up for a challenging Spanish Super Cup match against Real Mallorca next Thursday.
Despite the tough road ahead, Carlo Ancelotti’s team has had a strong start to the year, recognizing that replicating past successes will be a difficult task.
Club president Florentino Pérez recently stated, “It’s hard to match what we’ve achieved, but we’ll continue fighting for more titles. We began the season with two trophies and are working towards competing for the league, Champions League, and other honors.”
Pérez’s remarks suggest that the club is focused on future successes, not resting on their past achievements.
This also explains why Pérez and sporting director José Ángel Sánchez are exploring the transfer market, even though Ancelotti previously remarked that discussing signings in January is not ideal.
Ancelotti had said, “We will see, but right now, we’re focused on the many games in January. It’s not the right time to talk about transfers. I’m happy with the team I have, and we always overcome challenges.”
Nonetheless, according to Defensa Central, the club is preparing for the 2025-26 season by considering potential signings. Players like Alphonso Davies, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Martin Zubimendi, and Florian Wirtz have all been linked with the club.
While Wirtz was initially seen as a potential midfield reinforcement following Toni Kroos’s departure, the team’s current form and the balance achieved without Kroos make his signing less likely. Additionally, Real Madrid does not currently have a clear spot for Wirtz, despite his skill and popularity.
Players like Jude Bellingham and Arda Güler offer similar attributes, and the high asking price for Wirtz—potentially exceeding 100 million euros—further complicates a move.