Real Madrid, under new head coach José Mourinho, is finalizing plans to release six first-team players this summer to balance finances and reshape the squad for the 2026-27 season.
Which six players could leave Real Madrid?
Reports from OKDIARIO and Spanish outlets identify Eduardo Camavinga, Raúl Asencio, Fran García, Rodrygo Goes, Franco Mastantuono, and Aurelien Tchouameni as the six names Mourinho has marked as surplus to his 2026-27 plans. Dani Ceballos, once part of this group, has already left as a free agent, while veterans David Alaba and Dani Carvajal exited earlier in the window on free transfers.
Why is Real Madrid trimming its squad?
The club needs to recoup part of its summer outlay after signing Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva, pushing net spend to roughly £49 million so far. Real Madrid, president Florentino Pérez, and Mourinho have prioritized clearing dressing-room space and generating transfer income before the September 1 deadline.
What is the background behind these exits?
The overhaul follows a disappointing campaign that saw Real Madrid trail Barcelona in LaLiga and exit the Copa del Rey early, prompting Mourinho’s return to the Santiago Bernabéu. According to Marca, the club’s broader strategy for 2026-27 always envisioned more departures than arrivals, with veterans like Alaba and Carvajal given priority exits due to expiring contracts. Camavinga’s case is the most closely watched, since Real Madrid has approved only a loan move without a purchase option, keeping his contract valid until June 2031.
What comes next for Real Madrid?
Antonio Rüdiger has publicly praised Mourinho, calling him a “father” figure, suggesting he may avoid the exit list despite earlier speculation. Decisions on Tchouameni, Camavinga, Brahim Díaz, Mastantuono, and Gonzalo García remain pending as the September 1 transfer deadline approaches. For continuing coverage of Real Madrid’s squad rebuild, see our pillar page on Real Madrid 2026-27 transfer window.
