Real Madrid will not sign midfielder unless current player departs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:20 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Real Madrid has stated they will not pursue another midfielder this summer unless a current player leaves the squad. Despite missing out on target Rodri, the club believes their midfield is complete with seven players competing for three positions. José Mourinho had expressed the need for a creative midfielder earlier, resulting in the signing of Bernardo Silva. However, with no current players seeking to exit, any changes to their transfer strategy appear unlikely at this time.
- •Real Madrid's squad currently includes seven midfielders for three positions.
- •Bernardo Silva was signed to address Mourinho's demand for creativity.
- •The club considers its midfield situation complete as no player is pushing for an exit.
- •Rodri is expected to join Barcelona, impacting Real Madrid's transfer plans.
- 8:20 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid set one condition for the signing of new midfielder this summer
"Real Madrid are not planning to sign another midfielder this summer unless one of their current players leaves, despite missing out on their priority target Rodri.According to The Athletic, the club��...
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