Real Madrid’s options and exits under Mourinho
Reports claim Jose Mourinho could sanction Eduardo Camavinga’s sale after limited minutes, with Liverpool and Man United attentive as Madrid eye a Galactico like Enzo Fernandez.
AS report Florentino Perez has spent over €75m on managers, including fees for Mourinho, Ancelotti and others, spanning release clauses, severance and compensation across his two spells.
Real Madrid and Vinicius Jr talks stalled over salary and bonus demands. Club aim to renew after the World Cup but will not risk a free exit in 2027, keeping a sale this summer as a remote option.
Marc Cucurella jokes he would ‘rather go bald’ than get a Barça tattoo, says Jose Mourinho helped lure him to Real Madrid, and looks forward to Clasicos while downplaying any drama.
Valencia target Real Madrid prospect Joan Martínez on loan with option to buy. Madrid would insist on a buyback. The 18-year-old defender is under contract until 2029.
Austria expect David Alaba and Marko Arnautovic to be fit to face Spain, with Rangnick likely to keep the same XI. Gregoritsch and Kalajdzic wait in reserve after a 3-3 draw with Algeria.
Endrick, back from a Lyon loan and on Brazil duty, welcomes José Mourinho’s return, saying ‘I am so happy’ and looks forward to returning to Real Madrid.
Real Madrid’s Jude Bellingham, starring for England at the World Cup, says he would love to be ‘James Bond’, trying out the famous line on James Corden while focusing on England’s next match.
Ferland Mendy will stand trial over an alleged 2023 dog attack on a 17-year-old and two dogs in Alcobendas, with prosecutors seeking fines and the private prosecution pushing for a six-month sentence.
Bayern president Herbert Hainer says Real Madrid made ‘absolutely no contact’ over Michael Olise and Bayern do not want to sell, aiming only for targeted reinforcements.
Prospective Fulham boss Alvaro Arbeloa eyes Real Madrid attacker Cesar Palacios, leveraging prior work with him. Osasuna and Como also interested as Fulham seek creativity.
Mourinho may loan out centre-back Raul Ascenio with a mandatory buy clause amid arrivals Konate and Cucurella, leaving him behind Militao, Rudiger and Huijsen.
Report: If Chelsea sell Enzo Fernandez to Real Madrid, Xabi Alonso would target Aurelien Tchouameni as replacement. Tchouameni’s future debated with talk of an €80m sale.
Real Madrid have ruled out signing Nico Schlotterbeck, with his ankle injury and missed start to La Liga cited. Mourinho still wants a centre-back, with Tomas Araujo among alternatives.
Nico Paz stays at Como for 2026-27 by his request. Como buy remaining 50% for €60m, while Real Madrid hold a unilateral €80m buy-back in summer 2027. Paz says it is best for him and Madrid.
