Trent Alexander-Arnold officially joined Real Madrid, surprising many with his fluent Spanish at the presentation. He called the move a 'dream come true,' praised new coach Xabi Alonso, and detailed his emotional, 'perfect' Liverpool exit for his 'only' destination.
Real Madrid kicked off their Club World Cup campaign with a dramatic 1-1 draw against Al-Hilal in Miami. Trent Alexander-Arnold debuted, while Federico Valverde's late penalty was saved, denying Xabi Alonso a debut win.
Paris Saint-Germain dramatically secured their first Champions League title with a dominant 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Munich. Coach Luis Enrique's strategic shift transformed the team, leading to a historic win and a promising new era for the French giants.
Manchester City has agreed a €55m deal for AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders, who is set for a medical. The Dutch midfielder, known for his Serie A impact, aims to bolster City's midfield as they embark on a crucial summer rebuild.
Chelsea continues its chase for Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens, facing high demands after a rejected £42m bid. Conversely, their pursuit of AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan has ended, as the Blues refused to exceed their low valuation.
Lega Serie A has unveiled its 2025/26 transfer window schedule, featuring a unique early summer window from June 2-21 for Inter Milan and Juventus due to their FIFA Club World Cup participation, alongside the usual July 1-Sept 2 summer and Jan 2-Feb 3 winter periods.
Real Madrid faces a significant setback as star midfielder Jude Bellingham confirms he will undergo shoulder surgery after the Club World Cup 2025. The English international, who has played with pain for over a year, could be sidelined for an extended period, potentially until 2026, impacting new coach Xabi Alonso's plans.
Manchester City continues its summer overhaul, signing AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders for €46.3M. The Dutch midfielder is their fourth recruit this week, set to boost the squad for Premier League dominance and the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup.
