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Mourinho establishes new captaincy hierarchy at Real Madrid with Valverde first

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 16, 2026, 1:30 PM

Last updated Jul 16, 2026

Mourinho establishes new captaincy hierarchy at Real Madrid with Valverde first

Summary

Jose Mourinho has finalized the captaincy order for Real Madrid, placing Federico Valverde at the top. The changes come after a significant restructuring of the team, including the departure of former captain Dani Carvajal. Mourinho's staff overhaul follows the exits of players such as Fran Garcia and David Alaba, and the club has made several new signings, including Marc Cucurella and Bernardo Silva. Valverde is expected to lead a new era alongside Vinicius Junior, Thibaut Courtois, and Rodrygo Goes as additional captains.

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By the Numbers

•Valverde is appointed as Real Madrid's new captain.
•Mourinho replaces Alvaro Arbeloa as head coach.
•Several players, including Carvajal and Alaba, have left the club.
•New signings include Marc Cucurella, Denzel Dumfries, and Bernardo Silva.
•Team aims for a fresh start under Mourinho's leadership.

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What they're saying

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The last few months have seen significant, even radical, changes at Real Madrid. The most notable of them is clearly the departure of Alvaro Arbeloa, who was the head coach of the team for the second ...
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