Mourinho's first two January signings are already ruled out

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The Real Madrid transfer market would already have two names out of José Mourinho's plans for the January market: Andriy Lunin, 27 years old, and Raúl Asencio, 23 years old. The Athletic's information points to a possible exit for both in winter, although both have valid contracts with the white club.

Real Madrid preparing changes with Andriy Lunin

Andriy Lunin renewed with Real Madrid until June 30, 2030 in September 2024. The Ukrainian goalkeeper has 65 appearances with the first team and remains behind Thibaut Courtois in the goalkeeping hierarchy.

Lunin's situation is not new. In March, it was reported that he had received offers and that his future could remain open despite his renewal, after alternating between periods of starting and bench since joining the club in 2018.

Additionally, this season, Mourinho has left the goalkeeper out of some call-ups. In the Champions League match against Inter in September, the coach called up Courtois, Mestre, and Javi Navarro, while Lunin was left out of the list.

Lunin's potential exit would also have to solve the contractual issue since Real Madrid cannot lose the player without negotiating a deal while still linked until 2030.

🚨 REVEALED: Andriy Lunin and Raúl Asencio are NOT in José Mourinho's plans at Real Madrid. @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/tI3lHbaAiS

— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) October 6, 2026

Raúl Asencio, a case conditioned by his injury

Raúl Asencio also appears in the information as one of the players who would not be in Mourinho's plans for January. The center-back renewed his contract until June 2031 and has a release clause of €1 billion.

However, his sporting situation is currently marked by an injury. Asencio was operated on October 1 for a stress fracture in his right tibia, and his recovery is estimated between two and three months, so his return to competition could occur between late December and early 2027.

The center-back has not played official minutes this season yet. In the previous season, he participated in 34 games, but lost prominence in the final months of competition, according to data gathered by Reuters.

Mourinho has also maintained a particular sporting relationship with Asencio. In September, he praised his behavior during training and dedication while injured, although he also publicly questioned his off-field issues.

The January market will decide the scenario

Real Madrid will now have to assess whether Lunin and Asencio's situations end in a definitive departure, a loan, or simply continuity until the end of the season. In both cases, there are lengthy contracts: 2030 for Lunin and 2031 for Asencio.

The next step will come with the opening of the winter market. José Mourinho will then have to define the final composition of his squad, while Real Madrid will have to negotiate any departure of Lunin or Asencio considering their respective contracts and, in the case of the center-back, his recovery.

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