Mourinho includes 16 Real Madrid academy players in pre-season training
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Jose Mourinho has called up 16 players from the Real Madrid academy for pre-season training as he begins his second spell at the club. This development follows his history of promoting youth talent at Madrid, where he previously handed first-team debuts to 20 academy players. Among those selected are Palacios, Cestero, and Cherif Fofana. Mourinho aims to re-emphasize youth development as part of his strategy. The new training initiative marks a significant step in preparing for the upcoming season.
- •Mourinho called up 16 youngsters for Real Madrid's pre-season training.
- •The selection includes players with first-team experience.
- •He previously promoted 20 academy players during his first tenure.
- •Cherif Fofana is among the highly rated players included.
- •Mourinho's approach aims to reinstate emphasis on youth development.
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