No arrivals, no departures – Real Madrid close market ahead of deadline day | OneFootball

Real Madrid have quietly wrapped up their summer business before the official closure of the Spanish transfer market on September 1.

The club consider its squad complete and is not anticipating any last-minute deals, either incoming or outgoing, until the winter window.

Real Madrid done with the market

According MARCA, the club’s transfer activity is effectively over. While there had been whispers of potential late departures, notably Dani Ceballos and even Rodrygo, nothing materialized, and Madrid have shut the door on further movement.

Officials believe the squad is well-balanced and strong enough to tackle what promises to be a demanding season.

This summer has already seen significant business, with the high-profile arrivals of Dean Huijsen, Franco Mastantuono, and Alvaro Carreras, alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer.

These moves were carefully chosen for strategic depth rather than headline numbers. Club insiders are satisfied that their planning, which began back in June, has paid off without any panic buys.

Dean Huijsen has been a top signing for Real Madrid.(Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

Ceballos and Rodrygo remain

Ceballos came closest to leaving, with a deal reportedly agreed between Real Madrid, Olympique de Marseille, and the midfielder himself.

But his hesitance at the final stage blocked the transfer. Xabi Alonso has since reintegrated him, even giving him minutes against Mallorca.

Even Fiorentina have recently rejected any claims linking the former Arsenal star with a move to Serie A.

Meanwhile, despite external speculation, Rodrygo never received a concrete offer. He is prepared to fight for his place, even as competition intensifies with Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe.

With the market now closed at Valdebebas, Real Madrid can turn their full attention to the season ahead.

The upcoming international break will be a boon for Xabi Alonso as he reassesses all his options and prepares his team for the challenges that will follow.