Real Madrid: Mourinho sentences two players

The Portuguese coach continues to work on rebuilding the Real Madrid squad for the upcoming season.

Javier Parra Peña | 21 Jul 2026 | 22.30
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Real Madrid: Mourinho sentences two players.
Real Madrid: Mourinho sentences two players.

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Real Madrid is considering loaning out Raúl Asencio and Franco Mastantuono during the current summer transfer window at the request of José Mourinho, who does not plan to use either of them in the upcoming season.

The Madrid board is looking for temporary solutions for the 23-year-old center-back and the 18-year-old attacking midfielder. A permanent sale is ruled out as both players have long-term contracts with the club until 2031. The club believes they can get more playing time at other clubs to continue their development for the future.

Real Madrid's Defensive Restructuring without Raúl Asencio

Initial reports by José Mourinho indicate that Raúl Asencio is one of the main candidates to be loaned out. The recent addition of the French international Ibrahima Konaté has increased competition in the Madrid defense, limiting Asencio's opportunities under the Portuguese coach.

Although the defender wanted to stay and compete for a starting position, the sports management believes that regular playing time at another club will accelerate his sporting growth. Last season, Asencio played 34 official matches for Real Madrid, totaling 2516 minutes with 2 goals and 1 assist.

Real Madrid's Roadmap with Franco Mastantuono

The plan for Franco Mastantuono follows the same developmental strategy set by the Chamartín leadership. The club values the long-term potential of the Argentine attacking midfielder but aims to prevent him from taking on a secondary role at the Santiago Bernabéu this season.

Last season, Mastantuono played 35 games for Madrid, accumulating 1484 minutes, scoring 3 goals, and providing 1 assist. The temporary departure of the Argentine is intended to ensure his continued role as a starter at a first-division team before rejoining Real Madrid.

The sports management led by José Mourinho will hold formal meetings with the agents of both players in the coming weeks of July to assess the loan offers. Real Madrid will demand clauses ensuring a high percentage of playing time in the loan contracts before authorizing any temporary transfers before the registration deadline.

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