Real Madrid Reaches Agreement for First Two Transfers of 2026
Real Madrid is already thinking beyond the immediate calendar. Although the return of La Liga after the international break is at the center of the sporting spotlight, the offices in Chamartín are already working intensively on the squad for the 2026–2027 season.
According to what was revealed on El Chiringuito de Jugones, the Madrid club is practically set to secure two signings that could shape the course of its future project: Ibrahima Konaté and Nico Paz.
Florentino Pérez and José Ángel Sánchez, the main figures responsible for sporting planning, are clear that strengthening the squad every summer is essential to maintaining European dominance. The Real Madrid president has stated this on several occasions: the greatness of the club is preserved over time thanks to the continuous renewal of the squad and the ambition to win new titles.
Ibrahima Konaté
The most talked-about name is Konaté. The French center-back from Liverpool has established himself as one of the most reliable defenders in the Premier League, and his profile fits perfectly with the idea of a generational change in Real Madrid’s defense.
With Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba entering the final stages of their contracts, Real Madrid is looking for a new leader with international experience. Konaté meets all the criteria and has the approval of future coach Xabi Alonso.
Nico Paz
The second move is more of a bet on the future: Nico Paz. The attacking midfielder, already involved with the first team, has become one of the most promising talents from Real Madrid’s youth system.
The club’s plan is to secure him and give him a prominent role in the coming season, fully aware that he is closely followed by other European clubs.
The big challenge will be market competition with giants such as Manchester City, Arsenal, and United, who are eager to invest astronomical sums to strengthen their squads.
Nevertheless, Pérez remains Real Madrid’s biggest asset: his managerial skills and long-term vision have been decisive in strategic signings over the last decade. The goal is to finalize both deals before the end of 2025 to avoid bidding wars in the summer of 2026.
All indications suggest that Konaté and Paz are part of a new era that aims to keep the club at the top of European football, combining youth, planning, and experience.
Real Madrid fans eagerly await the arrival of these two names. It would be a major market move and a statement of intent: to continue building a competitive team, faithful to its history, and prepared to expand its dominance in the next decade.
