The 3 confirmed departures from Real Madrid for the summer

Real Madrid is preparing for a significant clean-up in the summer to make room for upcoming signings.

Javier Parra Peña | 5 Feb 2026 | 00.00
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The 3 confirmed departures from Real Madrid for the summer
The 3 confirmed departures from Real Madrid for the summer

The Real Madrid directive has defined a clear roadmap to lighten the squad and immediately reduce the wage bill. Among the names singled out to leave the Madrid team are Fran García, Dani Ceballos, and David Alaba as the discarded pieces.

These definitive departures respond to the need to renew profiles that have not managed to establish themselves or have completed their cycle. The club's leadership seeks to optimize the sporting resources while waiting for interesting economic proposals for other secondary players to arrive.

Real Madrid speeds up the departure of its defensive discards

Fran García finds himself at a professional crossroads after seeing his minutes on the left flank drastically reduced this season. At 26 years old, the full-back has become the fourth option for the coaching staff, losing the prominence he initially sought.

In January, the defender tried to force a move to English side Bournemouth, but the operation was internally blocked. However, with a valid contract until 2027, his definitive departure seems to be the most logical solution for both parties involved.

The situation of Austrian David Alaba is radically different in form but identical in the sporting issue. The experienced center-back's contract ends in June, and the institution has already decided not to make him any formal renewal offer.

His constant physical problems and a declining sporting performance have weighed more than his initial hierarchy in the dressing room. The club considers that the defender has become a difficult burden to manage due to his injury irregularity. Therefore, the international will leave the Spanish capital as a free agent once his current labor agreement expires.

Fran García will leave Real Madrid in the summer

Dani Ceballos' eternal crossroads and his preferred destination

In midfield, Dani Ceballos' figure once again dominates the headlines of the sports press due to his imminent farewell. The 29-year-old Andalusian midfielder has repeatedly expressed his desire to change clubs to seek more playing time.

During the last winter transfer window, the Utrera native was willing to finalize his return to Real Betis, the club where he professionally developed. However, Madrid's high economic demands and the player's hefty salary prevented the operation from being successful.

The future of Fran García and David Alaba away from Chamartín

Real Madrid maintains a firm stance regarding the market value of its assets, which has hindered previous external negotiations. In the case of the Betis midfielder, his annual salary of 4.5 million euros remains the main obstacle for interested teams.

Despite this, the widespread feeling is that this summer will be the definitive moment for his official departure. The player does not want to spend another season on the bench, and the club needs to make room for new signings. The alignment between the player's desire and the sporting planning finally seems to be in place for the upcoming transfer window.

This profound restructuring at Real Madrid aims to balance a squad that needs freshness and competitive health in all its lines. The cases of David Alaba and full-back García demonstrate that meritocracy prevails over names or long contracts. Each departure will allow the Merengue team to approach new top-tier signings with much greater financial flexibility than the current one.

The club does not want sporting burdens that hinder the growth of young talents emerging in Valdebebas. Thus, a chapter closes for these three professionals as the white entity looks towards a future full of new challenges.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Las 3 salidas confirmadas del Real Madrid para el verano

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