Madrid, Spain — 6 August 2053
🏛️ Real Madrid Sign Capone in Statement Move
Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of 30-year-old Italian centre-back Giuseppe Capone from Chelsea in a deal worth £51 million, marking one of the most symbolic and strategic transfers of the 2053 summer window.
Capone departs Stamford Bridge as a serial winner, a leader, and a defensive lynchpin, bringing with him an unmatched haul of 41 major trophies — including 7 UEFA Champions League titles and 7 Premier League crowns during his decade-long spell in west London.
📜 Chelsea Legacy
- Signed from Borussia Dortmund in 2043 for £11M
- 262 appearances, 14 goals for Chelsea
- 7x Premier League, 7x Champions League, 6x FA Cup, 7x Carabao Cup
- Named captain in multiple cup runs and semi-finals
Capone leaves not just as a champion, but as one of the spiritual leaders of Calin Dimario’s golden era — a quiet organiser with elite reading of the game, impeccable timing in duels, and a relentless training standard.
🎙️ Press Conference at Valdebebas
“Chelsea is my home, always will be,” Capone said during his unveiling. “But this is Real Madrid — it’s the one club you don’t say no to. I’ve won everything, but I’m not done winning.”
When asked about joining at 30, Capone responded:
“Age doesn’t matter when your football IQ keeps growing. I feel sharper than ever. I’m here to guide, compete, and raise the standards.”
🔁 Madrid’s Summer Revolution
Capone joins a wave of marquee signings as Real Madrid seek to rebuild from a disappointing domestic season:
- Paul Malcolm (Chelsea) – £31M
- Christian Colombo (Chelsea) – £49.5M
- Steffen Nielsen (Chelsea) – £51M
- Dimitri Tomassini – Free
- Sergio Barroso – Free from Mallorca
His arrival is expected to complement young defenders like Christian Colombo and Mădălin Colonel, providing leadership and big-match calm at the heart of defence.
🔍 Capone’s Career Path
- Cagliari (debut)
- Loans: Marseille, Vitesse, Monaco, Napoli
- Borussia Dortmund: Bundesliga winner (2046)
- Chelsea: 41 major trophies between 2043–2053
Now, after a decade of dominance in England, Capone begins his next chapter in the white of Madrid — not as a fading veteran, but as the next general in a defence ready to rise again.
— WorldSport Transfer Desk