Real Madrid plans to reduce their squad size, anticipating more player departures than arrivals. This decision follows their recent exit from the UEFA Champions League, prompting a reassessment of the team's structure.
Key points
Real Madrid aims to reduce squad size
More player departures expected than arrivals
Elimination from UEFA Champions League prompts evaluation
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Real Madrid intend to trim their squad size – more departures likely than arrivals
Real Madrid intend to trim their squad size – more departures likely than arrivals
A period of reflection is under way at Real Madrid. Elimination from the UEFA Champions League at the quarter-final stage, which leaves the team facing a season without major trophies, has prompted analysis and evaluation.
On top of deciding Arbeloa’s future, another objective at Real Madrid is to reduce the size of the squad for next season, reports MARCA.
The idea is to have a group of around 22 first-team players, supplemented by reserve players such as Thiago Pitarch and Joan Martinez. So, there is a possibility that there will be more departures than arrivals.
Within the club, there is a belief that, despite numerous injuries, the squad has been too large this season, creating uncomfortable situations and complaints from players over limited or no playing time.
Who can leave?
Some of those players have little chance of remaining. The clearest cases are David Alaba, whose contract expires in June, and Dani Ceballos, who, despite being contracted until 2027, is also expected to leave.
Q&A
Why is Real Madrid looking to trim their squad size?
Real Madrid is looking to trim their squad size due to their elimination from the UEFA Champions League, which has led to a season without major trophies.
Who might replace Alvaro Arbeloa as Real Madrid's manager?
Several names are being discussed as potential candidates to replace Alvaro Arbeloa as Real Madrid's manager, although specific candidates are not mentioned.
What does Real Madrid's squad reduction mean for player transfers?
Real Madrid's squad reduction suggests that the club is likely to see more player departures than arrivals in the upcoming transfer period.
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Expected to depart. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)
Antonio Rudiger’s deal also ends this summer, although his performances have earned him the possibility of staying.
Dani Carvajal’s contract also expires on 30 June. Real Madrid’s intention is to respect the wishes of the captain, a longstanding figure at the club and a legend.
There are also contracted players who could depart. These include Eduardo Camavinga and Raul Asencio, in particular, while Fran García and Gonzalo García could also fall into this category.
In any case, the analysis being conducted by the club includes all members of the squad, including key players such as Kylian Mbappe, Vinícius Jr. and Jude Bellingham, who are expected to remain the foundations of the project.