Major Update from Madrid:
Real Madrid have already secured a staggering €64 million in earnings from their triumph at the FIFA Club World Cup. This influx of prize money couldn’t have come at a better time — it has essentially paid off two major transfers without the club needing to touch its own core finances.
Specifically, the €64M covers the full €50M signing of Dean Huijsen, the talented young defender from Juventus, and also takes care of the €10M investment in Trent Alexander-Arnold, who arrived from Liverpool as a free agent but with a sizeable signing bonus and salary package. This means that from a financial standpoint, the club made two strategic reinforcements without spending a cent from their main transfer budget — a remarkable piece of business.
Furthermore, one of the biggest concerns heading into this transfer window was who would replace Karim Benzema in the long term and lead the line as the new number 9. The expectation around the club — and among fans — was that Florentino Pérez would break the bank for a marquee striker. But Gonzalo García’s emergence has completely shifted that narrative.
The young Spanish striker has exceeded expectations with his intelligence, movement, and eye for goal. His breakout performances have convinced both Carlo Ancelotti and the board that he can shoulder the responsibility at the top, at least for the near future. Instead of rushing to splash over €100 million on a forward like Haaland or Osimhen, Real Madrid may now prioritize other areas or even save resources for future Galáctico projects — like a potential Mbappé deal next summer or further reinforcements in midfield.
In short, between the unexpected income from the CWC, the internal solutions like Gonzalo, and the smart reinforcements already secured, Real Madrid are navigating this transfer window from a position of both financial strength and squad stability.
