The two players sacrificed by Real Madrid to make room for new signings

Real Madrid is planning several changes for the upcoming year, but they need to make room in the squad.

Héctor Andreu | 8 Oct 2025 | 19.23
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Real Madrid is preparing for two departures / Elmundo
Real Madrid is preparing for two departures / Elmundo

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From the very beginning, Real Madrid has made it clear that the transition of cycles will not be traumatic. During the international break, the club led by Xabi Alonso reviews what has been done so far and cautiously designs the summer of 2026, determined to blend experience and youth.

In his presentation, Alonso emphasized: "it is our duty to always want to improve... I do not come with demands, but with a willingness to work." This philosophy sets the tone for a planning that already considers major internal operations, without sacrificing immediate results.

Nico Paz and Chema Andrés beckon the Real Madrid dressing room

Two names have started to resonate strongly: Nico Paz and Chema Andrés. Both La Fábrica youth products are shining away from the club and have caught the internal Madrid radar.

Paz, at Como, is having a brilliant start in Italy with goals and assists that demonstrate his footballing growth and maturity. Chema Andrés, at Stuttgart, has established himself as a defensive midfielder, showing a very complete profile with tactical intelligence and personality.

Real Madrid holds buy-back clauses on both talents. If chosen to exercise them, an immediate need would arise: freeing up space in the squad for their return to the Santiago Bernabéu.

Dani Ceballos and Ferland Mendy, the sacrifices in the new white era

As pointed out by DefensaCentral, logic suggests that in order to make room for the youngsters, the potential departures could be Dani Ceballos and Ferland Mendy. The club's idea is clear: prioritize players with a Madridista DNA and freshness, leaving behind those who fail to secure a spot in the rotation.

Ceballos has had minimal prominence in recent months, and his continuity raises doubts within the coaching staff. Xabi Alonso appreciates his talent, but his physical fragility and competition in midfield complicate his long-term role.

On the other hand, Ferland Mendy has yet to convince offensively, and his inconsistent performances have put him on the exit ramp. His departure would open the door to a young defender, while the club considers options like Ibrahima Konaté, Dayot Upamecano, or Marc Guéhi to strengthen the defense.

Ceballos and Mendy will be sacrificed by Real Madrid

The Real Madrid squad will not undergo major revolutions

Despite the possible movements, Real Madrid's roadmap points not to a revolution but to a planned evolution. Xabi Alonso aims to maintain the winning core, introducing small pieces to refresh the team without altering its main structure.

Florentino Pérez shares that vision: strengthening the club's future without sacrificing present stability. The return of Nico Paz and Chema Andrés symbolizes a commitment to La Fábrica's talent, an identity mark the club intends to regain strongly.

The Basque coach has made it clear that he seeks balance between experience and youth and that sporting growth must be accompanied by intelligent squad management. In that context, players like Ceballos and Mendy could be the casualties of a project looking beyond the short term.

Real Madrid looks to the future without neglecting the present

The upcoming summer will be a turning point. If the returns of Nico Paz and Chema Andrés materialize, the white club will reinforce its bet on youth development and generational change. The potential departures of Dani Ceballos and Ferland Mendyt would reflect a sports policy that prioritizes projection over immediacy.

Xabi Alonso, with the full confidence of the board, seeks to consolidate a competitive, modern, and sustainable squad. The message is clear: Real Madrid not only thinks about its present actions but also about how it will shape its future.

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