Mourinho plans to build Real Madrid midfield around Valverde and Bellingham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 12:40 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Jose Mourinho enters his second spell at Real Madrid, focusing on a midfield centered around Fede Valverde and Jude Bellingham. Valverde has been a crucial player for Madrid, while Bellingham aims to revitalize his form under Mourinho's guidance. The team requires a deep-lying orchestrator, potentially looking at Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez. Real Madrid still needs to reinforce their squad ahead of upcoming transfer activities.
- •Mourinho resumes management of Real Madrid as club faces struggles.
- •Valverde and Bellingham identified as the core of the midfield.
- •Real Madrid seeks a replacement for Toni Kroos in midfield.
- •Bernardo Silva signed, but seen as a utility player.
- •Club linked with Enzo Fernandez for midfield reinforcement.
- 12:40 PMYahoo Sports — Report – The two names around which Mourinho plans to build the Real Madrid midfield
"Real Madrid are preparing for a new era under Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho, who is set to enjoy his second spell managing Los Blancos.Mourinho’s first spell was legendary in every sense of the w...
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