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Mourinho gains trio of Real Madrid players for pre-season after WC exits

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 3, 2026, 12:40 PM

Last updated Jul 3, 2026

Mourinho gains trio of Real Madrid players for pre-season after WC exits

Summary

Jose Mourinho will welcome Federico Valverde, Arda Guler, and Antonio Rudiger back to Real Madrid ahead of pre-season training, which begins July 13. Their early exits from the World Cup are seen as beneficial for the team as it looks to bounce back from two seasons without trophies. Valverde and Guler are expected to rejoin by July 20-22, while Rudiger will return slightly later. Despite this advantage, several key players remain in the World Cup, including Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr.

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By the Numbers

•Mourinho's pre-season starts July 13 at Valdebebas.
•Valverde, Guler, and Rudiger will provide early squad support.
•Other key players, including Bellingham and Vinicius Jr., are still active in the World Cup.
•The club aims to improve after two seasons of no titles.

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12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Mourinho handed boost as Real Madrid trio set to be available for start of pre-season after WC exit

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Real Madrid may have seen several of their players leave the World Cup earlier than expected, but the situation could ultimately work in Jose Mourinho’s favour.In fact, according to AS, the eliminat...
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