Real Madrid is reportedly gearing up for a blockbuster 2025 transfer window, aiming to strengthen their squad with two high-profile signings as they continue to build a formidable team in world football.
Club president Florentino Perez is said to be making a serious push to sign one of the world's best defensive midfielders. Reports suggest that Perez has instructed his recruitment team to prioritize Manchester City star Rodri for next summer. The 28-year-old still has three years left on his current contract, but his openness to a potential return to Spain has made the prospect more realistic.
Manchester City is keen to retain Rodri, recognizing his importance to Pep Guardiola's side, and is reportedly ready to offer him a significant pay raise to stay.
In addition to Rodri, Real Madrid has its sights set on Bayer Leverkusen’s talented midfielder Florian Wirtz. After a stellar season in which Wirtz contributed 11 goals and 12 assists during Leverkusen’s unbeaten Bundesliga campaign, he has attracted the attention of several top clubs, including Bayern Munich. Real Madrid, however, is reportedly in a strong position to pursue Wirtz next summer, seeing him as a key piece to enhance their already impressive midfield.
This follows Real Madrid's major acquisition earlier in the year, when Kylian Mbappe joined the club as their marquee signing. During his presentation at the Santiago Bernabeu, Mbappe expressed his gratitude, saying, “I want to thank the president, Florentino Pérez, for believing in me from the start. So much has happened, but I’m grateful to everyone who helped make this transfer possible. Playing for Real Madrid has been a dream of mine since childhood. Now that I’m here, I promise to give everything for this club and its badge.”
With Rodri and Wirtz potentially joining a squad that already includes Mbappe, Real Madrid is positioning itself to dominate European football for years to come.