Christine Drews Sieger
Real Madrid has reappointed manager José Mourinho and overhauled their squad with high-profile transfers to end a two-year trophy drought.
A reunion drama is in the making at Real Madrid ahead of the 2026/27 season.
After two lean years without a single trophy in the cabinet, the Royal Club has once again brought in José Mourinho to recapture the Spanish and European thrones.
President Florentino Pérez acted quickly in the transfer market and wrapped up several deals to strengthen the spine of the squad.
Here is a full overview of who Real Madrid has brought into the club and who has said goodbye ahead of the new season, according to GiveMeSport.
New players: Who has arrived?
The Portuguese manager has immediately made his mark on the squad by bringing in established names—particularly with a background in the English Premier League—to plug the gaps in defense.
| Player | Nationality | Previous Club | Fee |
| Marc Cucurella | Spain | Chelsea | £52million |
| Bernardo Silva | Portugal | Manchester City | Free |
| Ibrahima Konaté | France | Liverpool | Free |
| Denzel Dumfries | Netherlands | Inter Milan | £17million |
| Carlos Espi | Spain | Levante | £21million |
| Yan Diomande | Ivory Coast | RB Leipzig | £120million |
Marc Cucurella (Left-back): The newly crowned Spanish world champion moves from Chelsea to the Spanish capital, where he is expected to take over the left-back position.
Denzel Dumfries (Right-back): Competition at right-back will be fierce. Inter key player Dumfries joins the squad, where together with Trent Alexander-Arnold he will plug the gap left by Dani Carvajal.
Ibrahima Konaté (Center-back): Arrived on a free transfer following the expiration of his contract at Liverpool. Brings physicality, speed, and top-level experience to the central defense.
Bernardo Silva (Attacking Midfielder/Winger): The 31-year-old Portuguese moves to Madrid on a free transfer after a successful era at Manchester City. His experience and versatility will be a major asset.
Carlos Espi (Forward): The 21-year-old Spaniard was bought out of his release clause at Levante. He scored 11 goals in La Liga last season and is seen as a major attacking talent.
Yan Diomande (Winger): The 21-year-old highly-rated Ivorian winger, is known for his pace, dribbling, and ability to create chances. He is expected to become a key part of Real Madrid’s attack for years to come, according to the BBC
There are still rumors, however, regarding whether Ballon d’Or winner Rodrigo Hernández Cascante, better known as Rodri, could become part of the club, according to GiveMeSport.
Departures: Who is saying goodbye?
Alongside a group of newer players, however, there is also a group heading for the exit at Real Madrid, according to GiveMeSport.
| Player | Nationality | New Club | Fee |
| Dani Carvajal | Spain | N/A | Released |
| Fran Garcia | Spain | Real Betis | £3.4million |
| Mario Martin | Spain | Getafe | £3million |
| David Alaba | Austria | N/A | Released |
| Dani Ceballos | Spain | N/A | Released |
| Gonzalo Garcia | Spain | Fulham | £34million |
Dani Carvajal & David Alaba: It is the end of an era for Dani Carvajal, who has been one of the club’s most decorated players. Seasoned veteran David Alaba also leaves the club after five years.
Gonzalo Garcia: Sold to Premier League club Fulham for a substantial fee of £34 million.
Fran Garcia & Mario Martín: Both sold on internally within La Liga to Real Betis and Getafe, respectively.
At the same time, it has also just been confirmed that Brazilian player Vinicius Jr. has renewed his contract with the club until 2032, reports the BBC.
