Real Madrid bank fees as Rodrygo steps up recovery
Scott McTominay said he would consider joining Real Madrid if Mourinho called, but the Napoli midfielder is under contract until 2028 and no move is currently in progress.
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio was fined €14,400 and banned from driving for 8 months after a drink-driving conviction. He is also nearing a return from injury.
After a busy summer, Real Madrid’s strongest XI is led by Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Bellingham and Diomande, with Cucurella and Tchouaméni key in Mourinho’s side.
Real Madrid reportedly valued Eduardo Camavinga at €70m, but no move materialised and the midfielder showed no desire to leave this summer.
Real Madrid are set to bank about €11.5m from Chema Andres’ move to Brighton, but the deal would end their control over his future.
Real Madrid will receive €11.5m after Brighton signed Chema Andres from Stuttgart for €23m, cashing in on the 50% sell-on clause from his 2025 move.
Real Madrid sold 50% of Manuel Angel’s rights to Fulham for €4m on deadline day, giving the young midfielder a way out and retaining some control over his future.
Antonio Rüdiger has retired from Germany after 86 caps, saying it is time for the ‘young generation’, and will now focus on his Real Madrid career.
Brighton signed former Real Madrid academy midfielder Chema Andrés from Stuttgart on a long-term deal after a rapid deadline-day move worth more than €20m.
Rodrygo has returned to jogging on the grass at Valdebebas, a major step in his recovery from the ACL and meniscus injury suffered in March.
Real Madrid have signed ex-Atletico academy winger Jorge Rajado. The 20-year-old joins Real Madrid C, can feature for Castilla, and scored 3 goals in 16 games last season.
Real Madrid spent €228m, led by €125m Yan Diomande, but recouped €215m in sales, including Nico Paz for €60m, leaving a net spend of just €13m.
A report claims Jose Mourinho made a late attempt to sign free agent Marcelo Brozovic for Real Madrid, but no agreement was reached.
Marc Cucurella impressed in Real Madrid’s 4-0 win over Malaga, earning praise from fans and team-mates after 90 solid minutes in just his third appearance under Mourinho.
Jude Bellingham’s form under Mourinho underlines why Real Madrid need to rotate him carefully, with rest seen as vital to avoiding fatigue and keeping him decisive.
Robert Lewandowski said Real Madrid are ‘stronger’ with Mourinho and new signings, though the former Barcelona striker insisted he is ‘always on Barcelona’s side’.
Rumours say Real Madrid dropped interest in Martín Zubimendi after Arsenal’s £86m valuation and are tracking Rayan Cherki before the January window.
