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Real Madrid enhances squad with Cucurella, Silva, and Konate for Mourinho

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:44 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Real Madrid enhances squad with Cucurella, Silva, and Konate for Mourinho

Summary

Real Madrid has strengthened its squad by signing Marc Cucurella, Bernardo Silva, and Ibrahima Konate ahead of the 2026/27 season. The club made these acquisitions shortly after hiring Jose Mourinho as coach in early June, aiming to address gaps left by past personnel changes. Cucurella, joining from Chelsea, adds competitiveness to an underperforming left side, while Silva brings valuable midfield experience from Manchester City. Konate arrives to bolster a defense that has faced issues due to injuries. Madrid continues to pursue more signings as they prepare for next season.

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By the Numbers

•Real Madrid hired Jose Mourinho as coach in early June 2026.
•Marc Cucurella signed from Chelsea for around 55 million euros.
•Bernardo Silva arrived from Manchester City to strengthen midfield.
•Ibrahima Konate joins after leaving Liverpool, enhancing defensive options.
•Los Blancos are exploring additional signings as the transfer window progresses.

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3:44 PMYahoo Sports — What Real Madrid's new signings add to Mourinho's project

What they're saying

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Since hiring Jose Mourinho as coach in early June, Real Madrid have moved quickly to reinforce ahead of the 2026/27 campaign.Even though Madrid have moved quickly to seal several deals at the start of the transfer window, there could be more players to come once the Portuguese coach starts working with his squad and identifies vital targets for next season. rbs/dmc
— Yahoo Sports

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