The 4 departures that are already being prepared at Real Madrid
The merengue team is preparing changes to its squad for the upcoming month of January.
The Real Madrid is contemplating up to four possible departures during the winter transfer market of 2027, with Raúl Asencio, Thiago Pitarch, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Endrick as the main figures. According to journalist Miguel Serrano, the club does not plan to sign players unless there are departures first, a stance shared by José Mourinho.
The transfer market will open in Spain on January 2 and close on February 2. The sports management does not view strengthening the squad as essential, although the individual situations of several players could alter their plans in the coming weeks.
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The Real Madrid considers four possible departures in January
The case of Raúl Asencio is the one with the highest likelihood of resulting in a departure. According to Miguel Serrano, the defender is the only player whose exit would be welcomed by the sports management, who do not rule out listening to offers during the winter.
The situation of Thiago Pitarch also raises doubts. The midfielder hardly figures in José Mourinho's plans, and his lack of opportunities could lead him to seek a destination with greater participation.
The homegrown player, who made his debut this season against Valencia after recovering from an injury suffered during the summer, has attracted interest from teams in the Premier League, Bundesliga, and several La Liga clubs. A loan would allow the player to gain minutes without permanently severing ties with the white team.
Another name that has emerged on the market is Trent Alexander-Arnold. The English full-back has lost prominence after Fede Valverde established himself as the right-back and the club signed Denzel Dumfries over the summer.
Alexander-Arnold is under contract until June 2031 and has one of the highest salaries in the squad. His situation could lead to the exploration of alternatives if he continues to lack opportunities.
Endrick and José Mourinho's stance complicate operations
The fourth figure is Endrick, a 20-year-old Brazilian forward who has played just 141 minutes this season. Mourinho becomes a problem for Endrick.
The attacker wants more continuity after his previous loan to Olympique de Lyon. However, José Mourinho considers it important to keep him as an alternative to Kylian Mbappé and, for now, does not contemplate facilitating his departure.
The Portuguese coach also does not want to part with other players who are part of his plans. For this reason, the club will need to individually assess any requests before authorizing movements during the winter.
The situation could change if Eduardo Camavinga or Brahim Díaz request to leave the team. According to Serrano, Mourinho has asked Florentino Pérez that both departures be compensated with signings.
Camavinga had opportunities to leave during the summer but chose to stay. Brahim, for his part, has accumulated 248 minutes this season, and his contract situation remains pending official communication from the club.
The whites usually do not enter the winter transfer market
The Real Madrid has not signed players during the winter transfer market since 2020, when they signed Reinier Jesús. The current planning continues that trend, although it is conditional on potential departures.
The sports management will have until February 2, 2027 to resolve the situations of Asencio, Pitarch, Alexander-Arnold, and Endrick. If any player formally requests their departure and the club approves it, Mourinho will have to decide if he needs a replacement before the market closes.
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