Mourinho wants to reduce Real Madrid squad size ahead of new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho aims to trim his squad to 20 players, excluding long-term injuries, as the summer transfer window remains open. Currently, he has 26 players at his disposal and has identified three players to cut. The team's €225 million offseason spending included six new signings, but Mourinho hopes to maintain a smaller, versatile lineup to avoid frustrated squad members. One potential departure is Eduardo Camavinga, should a satisfactory offer arrive; however, he prefers to stay. Additionally, Raul Asencio's recent injury complicates potential sales involving him.
- •Mourinho aims for a squad of 20 players plus injured players.
- •Real Madrid has spent €225 million on six new signings.
- •Camavinga may leave if a top offer comes in.
- •Asencio's injury hampers his sale prospects.
- •Mourinho wants to avoid a bloated squad.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Mourinho wants to make three more cuts to the Real Madrid squad – report
"While the summer transfer window remains open, Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho is broadly satisfied with the squad at his disposal, although he still wants to trim it, reports AS.He made his prefere...
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