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Summary:
Florentino Perez always has the final say, but there is a process that involves other key figures at the club before the president makes a decision. It begins with chief scout Juni Calafat, who identifies profiles and compiles details with the help of his network of scouts. Calafat keeps chief executive Jose Angel Sanchez informed, and Sanchez conducts negotiations. Since replacing Carlo Ancelotti last May, head coach Xabi Alonso has had a bigger voice on signings. Madrid have not accepted all his requests, but they listened when he pushed for Dean Huijsen and Alvaro Carreras in the summer. By contrast, director of football Santiago Solari is less involved in day-to-day operations and decision-making.
Madrid are searching the market for centre-backs and midfielders. Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are out of contract in June, with Rudiger’s future undecided and Alaba expected to leave. There have been reports about many players. In defence, there Ibrahima Konate whom Madrid told Liverpool they would not pursue, Marc Guehi who is not a priority, and Dayot Upamecano with three of them out of contract in June. Promoting a defender from Real Madrid Castilla is unlikely, but possible in an emergency. Joan Martinez is the most prominent, along with Diego Aguado and Victor Valdepenas. Madrid also have buy-back options on former academy players such as Jacobo Ramon and Rafa Marin. For midfielders, names discussed last summer included Kees Smit and Adam Wharton. Nico Paz is also one to watch, with a strong possibility of returning in 2026. Madrid can activate a buy-back clause this June for around €9million.
Offers will be considered for Rodrygo, who lost his untransferable status last summer. The Brazilian is now 30 games without a goal — a run that equals the worst record for an attacker at Madrid, matching Mariano Diaz. Other names to watch are Ceballos and Fran Garcia. Ceballos explored a departure in the 2024 and 2025 summer windows but received no offers that met Madrid’s demands and his €4.5million net salary, though his 2027 contract might tempt Madrid to lower the price. Garcia, despite a great Club World Cup, is now third choice behind Carreras and Ferland Mendy, which could make him rethink his future. There could also be movement at centre-forward, as it may be difficult for at least one of Endrick and Gonzalo Garcia to get opportunities with Kylian Mbappe, who has scored 23 of Madrid’s 41 goals this season, as the main star.