As time passed, all kinds of news continued to emerge one after another.
After entering mid-June, Real Madrid's transfer recruitment gradually began to bear fruit.
First, they brought Illarramendi in from Real Sociedad for a transfer fee of €30 million.
The Spanish rising star was hailed as the second Xabi Alonso, with a playing style and characteristics very similar to Xabi Alonso. Moreover, both had come through Real Sociedad. During Real Sociedad's campaign to finish fourth in La Liga last season, Illarramendi had performed outstandingly and earned widespread praise. Real Madrid directly paid his release clause to sign him.
Immediately after Illarramendi, Real Madrid announced the signing of Brazilian defensive midfielder Casemiro from São Paulo for a transfer fee of €6 million. However, because Real Madrid's midfield was currently overcrowded, Casemiro would be loaned out to gain experience. They were still selecting a suitable club.
Next, Real Madrid brought the European Golden Boy Award winner Isco in from Málaga for €30 million.
Isco had been one of the hottest properties on the summer transfer market. Besides Real Madrid, Barcelona and Man City were also eager to sign him, but the Málaga Golden Boy had his heart set on Real Madrid and stated that he preferred to play there.
"I long to play alongside Yang Yang. It's an honor for every professional footballer." Isco said this while speaking to the media.
Real Madrid also attached great importance to Isco's arrival. Florentino personally received him at the Bernabéu and promised him a future at Real Madrid, hoping he would train hard, perform well, and strive to make a name for himself there.
For €60 million, they had brought in two of Spain's hottest homegrown prospects. This made Real Madrid's youth revolution grow even more intense, and Marca went so far as to