After a disappointing season for fans, Real Madrid has started early efforts to rebuild the team by adding impactful players for the next phase. Under the leadership of Florentino Pérez, the club’s management knows supporters expect strong and decisive moves in the transfer market that match the club’s high ambitions and prestigious history, especially after recent challenges in domestic and European competitions.
In this light, Real Madrid is aiming to strengthen its attack for the 2025–26 season by targeting the third-highest goal scorer in La Liga last season.
Following the official signing of Argentine winger Franco Mastantuono from River Plate during the current summer transfer window, the club is now seeking another forward.
According to the Spanish newspaper Sport, Real Madrid has made an offer to Osasuna for striker Ante Budimir. The Croatian forward has an €8 million release clause, and the club reportedly proposed a €3 million annual salary.
The 33-year-old had an impressive season, ranking third in La Liga’s scoring list with 21 goals, competing closely with Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappé and Barcelona’s Robert Lewandowski. Mbappé led with 31 goals, Lewandowski followed with 27, just six more than Budimir, making the Osasuna striker one of the league’s standout players and a significant competitor.
