Real Madrid Femenino have completed a landmark addition to their midfield ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. Italy international Arianna Caruso has officially joined Las Blancas from Bayern Munich, signing a four-year contract through June 30, 2030.
At 26 years old, Caruso makes history as the first Italian footballer to wear the Real Madrid Femenino shirt.
A Record-Breaking Deal
The transfer was finalized for a reported fee of around €600,000 plus bonuses, setting a new all-time record transfer fee for an Italian women’s player.
Caruso arrives in the Spanish capital following an extraordinarily successful 18-month stint in Germany with Bayern Munich, where she collected six trophies (two Bundesliga titles, two DFB-Pokals, and two German Super Cups).
| Parameter | Details |
| Player | Arianna Caruso 🇮🇹 |
| Position | Central / Attacking Midfielder |
| Transfer Fee | ~€600,000 + Add-ons (Record for Italian female player) |
| Previous Club | Bayern Munich Women |
| Contract Duration | 4 Years (June 2030) |
| Career Trophies | 19 (13 with Juventus, 6 with Bayern Munich) |
Immediate Debut Ahead in UWCL & Liga F
Caruso won’t have to wait long for her official debut. Real Madrid Femenino face a crucial schedule over the coming days:
- Wednesday, August 26: AFC Ajax vs Real Madrid Femenino (UEFA Women’s Champions League 3rd Qualifying Round – 1st Leg)
- Sunday, August 30: Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid Femenino (Liga F Season Opener)
- Wednesday, September 2: Real Madrid Femenino vs AFC Ajax (UWCL – 2nd Leg at Alfredo Di Stéfano)
“I have a winning mentality and I can bring my experience to help this team achieve all its goals.”
— Arianna Caruso on joining Real Madrid Femenino
The RMxtra Verdict
Investing heavily in a proven serial winner at 26 years old demonstrates Real Madrid Femenino’s determination to challenge Barcelona’s domestic dominance and push deep into the Champions League. Caruso brings elite tactical maturity, European experience, and goal-scoring threat from central midfield.
