Real Madrid begins pre-season preparations with key players returning early

Real Madrid's pre-season is set to start in the second week of July, with coach José Mourinho expected to have several key players available. Players including Arda Güler, Fede Valverde, Antonio Rüdiger, and Denzel Dumfries, who were eliminated from the World Cup early, will join the camp. Mourinho hopes to integrate at least one new signing as preparations ramp up ahead of LaLiga’s first fixture in mid-August. Those still participating in the World Cup, such as Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr., will take extended holidays after the tournament concludes.

• 12:41 PMYahoo Sports — José Mourinho will have some key players from the start of pre-season