Jose Mourinho seeks tall striker for Real Madrid amid squad changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 6:55 AM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
Jose Mourinho aims to sign a tall striker for Real Madrid as the club looks to adapt its attacking options. While Kylian Mbappe is considered a premier option, Mourinho prefers a specialist finisher capable of capitalizing on crosses, a trait he finds lacking in current prospects Gonzalo Garcia and Endrick. The club's immediate focus remains on securing a center-back and a creative midfielder. Garcia's future is uncertain and contingent on the successful acquisition of a new forward, leaving open the possibility he remains with the first team.
- •Mourinho values height in a striker for complex matches.
- •Real Madrid prioritizes signing a center-back and midfielder first.
- •Gonzalo Garcia's departure is currently on hold.
- •Mourinho has historically favored tall strikers in his tactics.
- 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho wants Real Madrid to sign a new striker with a key trait – report
"Kylian Mbappe is Real Madrid’s best centre-forward option, but the club have always maintained that they prefer keeping a specialist finisher for games that get complicated.After all, Mbappe is a wi...
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