According to Fichajes, Real Madrid’s new manager Xabi Alonso has stepped in personally to halt the potential departure of Dani Ceballos. The midfielder, who is thought to be on the verge of

Brahim Diaz is staying put. The 25-year-old winger has agreed to a new long-term deal with Real Madrid, which now ends weeks of speculation about his future. According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano -- all terms have been finalized, and the contract is expected to be signed in the coming days.

Xabi Alonso wants Real Madrid to improve their intensity and press, requiring more effort from Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior.