The 2024/25 La Liga season has seen several notable new signings across various clubs.
These signings highlight the ongoing efforts of La Liga clubs to strengthen their squads for a competitive season.
Kylian Mbappé
Having arrived at Real Madrid this summer, Kylian Mbappé is a stellar addition to Spain’s top division. With an impressive track record, which includes six Ligue 1 titles and a World Cup, Mbappé arrives at the Bernabéu as one of the best players on the planet. His ability to play either centrally or on the left wing will add to Real Madrid’s attack and his synergy with Vinícius could be key to the team. Expectations are high to see how his presence will impact the LALIGA EA SPORTS title race.
Dani Olmo
Barcelona signed Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig for €55 million, bringing him back to La Liga. Other key arrivals include Ansu Fati returning from his loan at Brighton and Eric Garcia coming back from Girona.
Endrick
The 18-year-old Brazilian is an up-and-coming talent with enormous potential. His skills and ability to score goals have made him a media sensation. His presentation at Real Madrid was a significant event, with thousands turning out and only those of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaká, Eden Hazard or Kylian Mbappé drawing larger crowds. Endrick even grew up admiring Cristiano Ronaldo, and he is clearly passionate about the sport.
Álvaro Djaló
The left winger joins Athletic Club from Sporting Club de Braga. Born in Madrid, he moved to Vizcaya when he was only three months old. At the age of 17, he moved to the Portuguese club, where he has experienced steady growth and where he recently scored against Real Madrid in the Champions League. He is also the cousin of one of Athletic Club’s other promising players, Malcom Adu Ares.
Julián Álvarez
This signing has sent shockwaves through the transfer market, with Atlético de Madrid acquiring one of the most promising strikers in world football. The 24-year-old has already won so much, including multiple Premier League titles, a World Cup with the Argentina national team and the Copa America. In 2023/24 season, playing for Manchester City, he made 36 appearances, scoring 11 goals and providing nine assists. He can play in all positions in the front line and should complement Antoine Griezmann well. Atlético de Madrid are getting a complete and valuable player.
Donny Van de Beek
The 27-year-old Dutch midfielder lands at Girona FC, coming from Manchester United. After graduating from the youth academy of Ajax, he debuted with the first team at just 18 years old and was part of the squad that shone the Champions League in 2018/19, when the likes of André Onana, Matthijs de Ligt, Daley Blind, Nicolás Tagliafico, Noussair Mazraoui, Frenkie de Jong, Hakim Ziyech, Kasper Dolberg and Van de Beek reached the semi-finals of the continental club competition. In Spain, Van de Beek will seek to recover his best level under the guidance of Míchel. He’ll be well supported by two other Dutch players as Girona FC also have Blind, signed a year ago and a cornerstone of the best Girona FC team in history, and Gabriel Misehouy, who also joined this summer.
Takuma Asano
The Japanese right winger has signed a two-year contract with RCD Mallorca. He becomes the fourth Japanese player in the club’s history, following Yoshito Ōkubo, Akihiro Ienaga and Takefusa Kubo. He arrives in LALIGA EA SPORTS with experience and talent. RCD Mallorca’s relationship with Japanese corporation Taica, which has extended its sponsorship agreement with the club for two more seasons, underlines the importance of the Japanese player’s arrival at the club.
Willy Kambwala
French-Congolese centre-back Willy Kambwala is a new Villarreal CF player, arriving on loan from Manchester United, where he spent time in their academy. He played 10 times for The Red Devils last season, eight times in the Premier League. El Submarino Amarillo needed a central defender to replace Yerson Mosquera, who departed after a loan spell. Kambwala fits perfectly into Marcelino’s plans to shore up the centre of the back line. He stands out for his physicality, his magnificent ability to win duels and his excellent aerial game.
