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Real Madrid selects five core players for the upcoming season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:05 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

Real Madrid selects five core players for the upcoming season

Summary

Real Madrid has identified five players as 'locked' for the next La Liga season. Ahead of a predicted reshuffling particularly in midfield and attack, Federico Valverde, Arda Güler, Bernardo Silva, Jude Bellingham, and Kylian Mbappé are confirmed as essential to the squad. This decision comes amidst ongoing speculation about potential signings, including Rodri from Manchester City and Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig. If these players join, Madrid may face issues with squad depth, particularly in the midfield and attack.

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Key Details

•Real Madrid names five key players for the new season.
•The team is expected to make several new signings.
•Rodri and Yan Diomandé are targeted for midfield reinforcements.
•The squad is facing potential overbooking in key positions.

Latest Updates

9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid have 5 ‘locked’ players heading into the new season

What they're saying

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Ahead of an expected reshuffling in both the midfield and attacking departments at La Liga giants Real Madrid, a quintet of players have been identified as ‘locks’ for the season ahead.That’s ac...
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