Real Madrid president aims to overhaul squad under Mourinho ahead of new season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 12:05 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez plans a significant summer spending spree, looking to counter Barcelona's recent dominance in La Liga. Reports suggest that Perez could provide more resources to José Mourinho than during their previous collaboration in 2010. As of now, Real Madrid has already signed players like Ibrahima Konate and Bernardo Silva while pursuing further high-profile targets including Yan Diomande and Rodri. This shift in strategy follows Barcelona's acquisition of five out of six domestic titles, prompting Perez to act decisively to restore balance of power in Spanish football.
- •Real Madrid has signed Ibrahima Konate and Bernardo Silva this summer.
- •Perez is willing to spend over €100 million on Yan Diomande.
- •Negotiations are also underway for Manchester City’s Rodri.
- •Mourinho's 2010 signings included players like Angel Di Maria and Mesut Ozil.
- •Barcelona has won five of the last six domestic titles.
- 12:05 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid president ready to bring Mourinho more players than in 2010 to counter Barcelona
"Barcelona’s dominance of Spanish football over the past two seasons has clearly rattled Real Madrid, and Florentino Perez is preparing to spend big to put an end to it.The Blaugrana have won five of...
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