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Lamini Fati seeks key role at Real Madrid during pre-season preparations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 6:40 AM

Last updated Jul 24, 2026

Lamini Fati seeks key role at Real Madrid during pre-season preparations

Summary

Lamini Fati aims to secure a spot in Real Madrid's first team under manager Jose Mourinho during pre-season. The 20-year-old centre-back intends to demonstrate his capabilities after gaining experience with Castilla last season. With several first-team players unavailable due to the FIFA World Cup, Mourinho has included 16 academy players in training, providing Fati a valuable opportunity to impress. The team's first friendly, against Leganes, on July 28 will be a critical test for Fati's ambitions of becoming a reliable defensive option.

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Latest Updates

•Lamini Fati joins pre-season preparations with Real Madrid.
•Mourinho has included 16 academy players in training.
•Fati made 32 appearances for Castilla last season.
•Real Madrid's first friendly is on July 28 against Leganes.
•Competition exists from fellow defender Joan Martinez.

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6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid youngster targets key role under Jose Mourinho with impressive pre-season push

What they're saying

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Lamini Fati has entered pre-season with a clear objective: convince Jose Mourinho that he should be the first academy defender called upon whenever Real Madrid need defensive cover during the season.A...
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