2023 Real Madrid transfer news latest: Joselu signs; Kroos, Modric and Nacho extend! Perez ends transfer rumours

Real Madrid transfer news: Latest updates about the signings ahead of the 2023-24 season

Real Madrid transfer news: Real Madrid didn’t have a successful season this time as they failed to defend both the La Liga and the Champions League titles. Florentino Perez wanted to bring Mbappe to the Bernabeu in 2022 but failed to do so and Real Madrid were quiet in the transfer window.

This time around, things are much different and we already have confirmation on the first new signing for the club, with more to follow. Here is the latest Real Madrid transfer news that you need to be aware of:

Real Madrid transfer news: Arda Güler to sign from Fenerbahce:

Real Madrid are close to finalising a deal in excess of €20 million for the transfer of Turkish wonderkid Arda Güler. Other clubs like Barcelona, Chelsea, Arsenal and AC Milan were also interested in signing the player. However, Los Blancos have surged ahead in the race to sign the player with a formal offer in excess of his release clause. An agreement between the two clubs now seems close to being finalised.

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Read more: Real Madrid close to signing Arda Güler

Real Madrid transfer news: Florentino Perez confirms transfer activity is over

After being asked by fans about the club’s transfer plans, Florentino Perez has said that they are through with their signings for the season. Which means that any changes of Kylian Mbappe joining have been put to bed. The Frenchman was being linked with an exit after it was revealed that he wouldn’t extend his contract with PSG until 2025.

Perez confirmed that Joselu would arrive next week, who is expected to be their only natural striker for the coming season. And we can only speculate that a potential deal for Mbappe will be carried out in 2024 for free, when his contract expires.

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Real Madrid transfer news: Jude Bellingham to Real Madrid official

Real Madrid have confirmed that Jude Bellingham will be wearing the number 5 jersey at the club, like his idol Zinedine Zidane did. The midfielder has been presented as their new signing, and has signed a contract until 2029 with Los Blancos.

He had interest from several clubs in the Premier League, but was always clear that he wanted to play for Real Madrid. And now, the youngster from Birmingham has his move as athe record signing in the Spanish club’s history. In the process, he is set to be a part of the next generation of Real Madrid midfielders including Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde.

Read more: Jude Bellingham Real Madrid presentation – Everything that happened.

New striker update: Official – Joselu joins on loan for 2023/24

Real Madrid have confirmed an agreement with Espanyol to sign Joselu on a loan deal until 2024. The fee involved is €500,000 only, and the player will be reducing his salary to make the move to the Bernabeu.

Considering the nature of the deal, it is a short-term solution to the departure of Karim Benzema. And the expectation now is that a more prolific striker will be brought in next season, potentially, Kylian Mbappe.

This past season, Joselu scored 16 goals and provided two assists in 34 La Liga games. As a result, he can prove to be a very smart signing for the Spanish giants if he can find his tempo with the rest of the team.

Read more: Joselu officially signs for Real Madrid on loan for 23/24

Real Madrid transfer news: Brahim Diaz returns from Milan

Real Madrid have now confirmed the return of Brahim Diaz from his three-year loan spell at Milan. The Spaniard has had a very impressive time in Italy, and has now been deemed ready for the first team under Carlo Ancelotti.

The midfielder has extended his contract with the club until 2027 and will have an important role to play next season.

Real Madrid transfer news: Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid not happening in 2023

After the massive announcement that Kylian Mbappe will be sold by PSG this summer, a transfer to Real Madrid seemed back in the works. The player told Paris that he will not be exercising the renewal option until 2025 on his side. As a result, his deal expires in 2024, and he will be available as a free agent then.

But, PSG don’t want to lose Mbappe for free and are ready to put him on the transfer market if he doesn’t extend with them.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has confirmed that they are done with their transfer activity for the season. As a result, if Mbappe is on the market, he will not be moving to Madrid this summer.

Mbappe has brushed off any transfer rumours, saying that he will be at PSG next season. However, the club might not be on the same page with him about the situation. And as a result, they may cash in on him this summer in spite of their reluctance to do so. But, the player has repeatedly enforced the point that he will be with PSG for 2023/24.

Karim Benzema, Eden Hazard, Marco Asensio, and Mariano Diaz leave

Karim Benzema has now left Real Madrid, and has signed for Al Ittihad as a free agent. The Frenchman will be earning around €200 million per season, and leaves as the most decorated player in the history of the club.

Read more: Benzema leaves Real Madrid after 14 years.

Mariano Diaz will also be leaving the club at the end of the season, with the club not willing to offer him an extension. Real Madrid have also confirmed that Eden Hazard will be leaving the club, terminating his contract a year early, which was set to expire at the end of 2023/24.

Marco Asensio is set to join PSG as a free agent after leaving Real Madrid, with an agreement in place with the French club for a contract until 2027.

Read more: Marco Asensio agrees contract with PSG.

Eden Hazard leaves Real Madrid by agreeing mutual contract termination.

Real Madrid transfer news: Nacho, Luka Modric, Toni Kroos renew with Real Madrid until 2024; Ceballos until 2027

Real Madrid has secured an agreement with Luka Modric, ensuring the midfielder’s contract extension until 2024. With his current deal set to expire at the end of the season, Modric has made the decision to prolong his stay at the club for another season.

However, Modric is not the sole veteran committing to Real Madrid until 2024. His midfield partner Toni Kroos has also agreed a one-year extension with Los Blancos, in what could be one of the last times the pair have extended their stay.

Nacho has also agreed to stay for one more season, and he will be the club captain for the coming season due to his seniority.

Dani Ceballos, on the other hand, will be renewing his deal as well in spite of the abundance of midfielders at the club. The Spaniard will be signing a contract until 2027 with Los Blancos. All the renewals have been officially announced by Real Madrid, confirming the futures of their key players ahead of the coming season.

Read more: Luka Modric agrees renewal with Real Madrid until 2024

Real Madrid have officially confirmed the return of Fran Garcia from Rayo Vallecano by triggering his buyback clause worth €5 million. The defender has signed a contract until 2027 with Los Blancos.

Garcia, who initially emerged from Real Madrid’s Castilla academy, made the decision to leave in pursuit of more playing opportunities. Regarded as one of Europe’s most promising young full-backs, Garcia’s talent and potential have garnered significant attention. His arrival at Real Madrid will undoubtedly add depth and excitement to the team’s defensive lineup for the forthcoming season.

Read more: Carlo Ancelotti confirms Fran Garcia arrival at Real Madrid in June 2023

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