Real Madrid changes plans after Rodri's "no"

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Real Madrid has decided to close the door to the incorporation of a new midfielder in this summer transfer window after discarding Rodri, contingent upon any moves on the eventual sale of Aurélien Tchouaméni or Eduardo Camavinga.

The Madrid board fully trusts in the organizing ability of Bernardo Silva, a 31-year-old midfielder, and Arda Güler, a 21-year-old attacking midfielder, to take control of the team's ball distribution during the 2026/2027 season.

Real Madrid's commitment to the Silva-Güler duo

The Real Madrid leadership believes that the 31-year-old Portuguese international and the talented 21-year-old Turkish player possess the necessary technical skills to lead the game without resorting again to the transfer market. The white executives believe that the midfield is covered following the Portuguese's arrival on a free transfer from Manchester City and the young Turk's progress shown in preseason.

🚨 BREAKING: Bernardo Silva is expected to play in a DOUBLE PIVOT. @Ramon_AlvarezMM pic.com/YRbPSIHqrH

— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) August 7, 2026

This institutional decision halts operations to incorporate a holding midfielder after failing to finalize the signing of Rodri. The club's stance of refraining from additional outlays in the midfield area forces the coaching staff to restructure the roles of current players before the official debut in LaLiga.

José Mourinho's plan due to the lack of alternatives in the market

With no options to add reinforcements without prior sales, coach José Mourinho will adapt his 4-2-3-1 system by fielding Bernardo Silva in the double playmaker role. The Portuguese coach will capitalize on the experience of the former City player acting in deeper positions to build up play alongside Tchouaméni, shifting Fede Valverde to the right flank or the bench following the €125 million signing of Yan Diomande.

In the attacking midfielder position, Mourinho is shaping Arda Güler as the player responsible for channeling the final pass to the forwards, giving him a leading role akin to Mesut Özil's in his previous spell in the capital. The Portuguese coach must fit this passing mechanism to supply the trio of Vinícius, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappé, blending the Turkish player's vision with the Portuguese's midfield energy.

Real Madrid will test this tactical setup with Silva and Güler in the center of the field during training sessions on Friday, August 7. Unless a formal offer exceeding €80 million for Camavinga or Tchouaméni is presented before August 15, Real Madrid will consider its squad complete without further midfield additions.

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