Real Madrid plan bigger role for Endrick as new signings settle
The piece argues Real Madrid could regret selling Gonzalo Garcia, Nico Paz and Chema Andres, with midfield depth and a natural No. 9 highlighted as missed assets.
Marc Cucurella said Mourinho has brought 'confidence and naturalness' to Real Madrid, and backed the team to win and have 'a great year' after his first training session.
Real Madrid have expressed condolences and solidarity with Colombia after the earthquake, sending support to victims' families and wishing the injured a swift recovery.
New signing Yan Diomande will wear Real Madrid's number 25 shirt, previously worn by Vinicius Junior, after completing his move from RB Leipzig until 2033.
Kylian Mbappe, Ibrahima Konate and Marc Cucurella returned to Valdebebas early from their extended World Cup break to start work under Jose Mourinho.
Barcelona's move for Rodri is framed as a blow to Real Madrid, underlining that a player long admired at the Bernabeu now appears set to choose their Clasico rivals.
Real Madrid are linked with Arsenal's Martin Zubimendi after Rodri's rejection, but reports say Arsenal are reluctant sellers and Los Blancos have not made concrete moves.
Ansu Fati said Real Madrid are signing well and Mourinho's return will make La Liga 'very competitive', adding they are coming back strongly against Barcelona.
Aurelien Tchouameni has minor muscle issues but is expected to be fit for Real Madrid's season opener against Espanyol on August 22 after individual work and group training.
Endrick is set to stay at Real Madrid after an internal agreement with Mourinho and the club, despite Premier League interest, with more minutes planned on the right and as Mbappe's backup.
The piece argues Real Madrid should make three late-window decisions: move on Eduardo Camavinga, sign another starting centre-back and clarify Endrick's role or future.
Ibrahima Konate has joined training at Valdebebas and said he is 'ready to work' and 'ready to give everything' as he begins life under Mourinho.
Ferland Mendy is recovering well and could resume group training in September. Real Madrid have not pushed the injured left-back to leave, and he wants to stay and win over Mourinho.
Real Madrid have assigned shirt numbers to six summer signings: Konate 16, Cucurella 17, Carlos Espí 19, Bernardo Silva 20, Dumfries 24 and Diomandé 25.
Dean Huijsen has taken Real Madrid's no.4 shirt, saying Sergio Ramos is his 'idol' and 'an absolute reference' as he follows the club legend's example.
