Mourinho identifies needs for Real Madrid after first training session
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 10:40 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Jose Mourinho held his first training session with Real Madrid on July 14, 2026, at Valdebebas, setting high standards for the team's pre-season preparations. While he expressed satisfaction with recent signings like Ibrahima Konate, Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, and Denzel Dumfries, he emphasized the need for a central midfielder and another center-back to enhance the squad. Mourinho's focus is on restoring the winning mentality that he believes has waned. Real Madrid's sporting department stated that additional signings depend on player departures before the transfer window closes.
- •Mourinho returned to Real Madrid for pre-season training on July 14.
- •He expressed the need for a central midfielder and a center-back.
- •Recent signings include Ibrahima Konate and Bernardo Silva.
- •Mourinho aims to restore the team's winning mentality.
- •Further signings depend on player departures from the current squad.
- 10:40 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho tells Real Madrid exactly what he still needs after first training session – report
"The first day of pre-season is often about easing players back into work after the summer break. That, however, was never going to be the case with Jose Mourinho.From the moment he stepped onto the tr...
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