Real madrid transfer news 2018

Here are some of the notable transfer news and rumors surrounding Real Madrid in 2018:

Summer Transfer Window (July-August 2018)

  1. Julen Lopetegui appointed as new manager: Real Madrid appointed Julen Lopetegui as their new manager, replacing Zinedine Zidane, who had stepped down after winning the Champions League.
  2. Thibaut Courtois joins from Chelsea: Real Madrid signed Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois from Chelsea for a reported fee of €35 million.
  3. Alvaro Morata returns to Atletico Madrid: Real Madrid sold striker Alvaro Morata back to Atletico Madrid for a reported fee of €60 million.
  4. Dani Ceballos joins from Real Betis: Real Madrid signed midfielder Dani Ceballos from Real Betis for a reported fee of €16 million.
  5. Vinicius Junior joins from Flamengo: Real Madrid signed Brazilian winger Vinicius Junior from Flamengo for a reported fee of €45 million.

Winter Transfer Window (January 2019)

  1. Gareth Bale signs new contract: Real Madrid midfielder Gareth Bale signed a new contract with the club until 2022.
  2. Lucas Vazquez signs new contract: Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez signed a new contract with the club until 2022.
  3. Sergio Reguilon joins Sevilla on loan: Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon joined Sevilla on a season-long loan deal.
  4. Mateo Kovacic joins Chelsea on loan: Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic joined Chelsea on a season-long loan deal.

Rumors and Speculation

  1. Paul Pogba to Real Madrid: There were rumors that Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba could join Real Madrid, but the transfer never materialized.
  2. Neymar to Real Madrid: There were rumors that Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar could join Real Madrid, but the transfer never materialized.
  3. Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid: There were rumors that Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe could join Real Madrid, but the transfer never materialized.
  4. Eden Hazard to Real Madrid: There were rumors that Chelsea midfielder Eden Hazard could join Real Madrid, but the transfer never materialized.

Note: The transfer window is a dynamic and constantly changing environment, and rumors and speculation can be unreliable. The above information is based on reported news and rumors at the time.