Media updates on Real Madrid's current squad planning reveal that club executives believe the team's roster is already complete, and manager Xabi Alonso will need to adapt to the situation.
Real Madrid will kick off their pre-season training today, gearing up for the 2025-26 season.
The team, led by new head coach Xabi Alonso, will hold training sessions at the Real Madrid training ground, with the first session starting at 18:00 local time. In the morning, players will undergo medical checks. Real Madrid will then play a pre-season friendly against Wattens in Austria on August 12 at 19:00, preparing for the start of the new league season.
Regarding squad planning, the club has signed four players this summer: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Witsel, Álvaro Fernández, and Mastantuono, with most signings focusing on the defensive line, addressing the issue of frequent defensive injuries last season. Within Real Madrid, this is considered the final squad for the new season, and the team will not make active reinforcements unless players leave. Thus, coach Alonso needs to adapt to the current situation, and regarding his request to sign midfielders, Real Madrid believes the midfield has been gradually built over the years.
According to previous reports, Rodrygo might leave Real Madrid this summer, but the club has not received any offers yet. However, in any case, as COPE Radio understands, the club has no intention of actively selling potentially departing players, including Rodrygo and Dani Ceballos.
It is reported that Rodrygo wants to stay and plans to convince new coach Alonso with his performances to win his place in the team.
