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This Is How Madrid 2025-26 Would Look: 5 Signings and 5 Departures to Balance the Squad

Several Departures and Several Additions Are Being Prepared for the Next Season

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Borja Díaz

Real Madrid not only has its sights set on the titles at stake in this long season. They also have an eye on the market, on the possible moves that could occur. In their sights, they have up to 5 signings and 5 departures to finalize the squad.

Looking ahead to the 2025-26 season, Real Madrid would already have the signing of Alexander Arnold secured. Some sources indicate that the agreement is complete for him to join next summer. He will be the first signing they make, but he is not the only one they have in mind.

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Alexander Arnold making a gesture with his hand | Real Madrid Confidencial

The midfield and defense are the two lines where they want to bring in new players with an eye on the future. Huijsen is currently the chosen one for the center-back position. Meanwhile, as a pivot, they still consider Zubimendi as the best alternative given his level at Real Sociedad.

To these 3 signings, two more would be added, those of two players who would return to the white team. They are Miguel Gutiérrez and Nico Paz, currently at Girona and Como, where they are performing at a high level. They have clauses with both that could facilitate their return to Bernabéu.

5 Departures Prepared to Make Room for the 5 Signings Real Madrid Wants to Make

For the 2025-26 season, Real Madrid is preparing the 5 signings we have already mentioned. However, they also need departures to occur, as many as the players they want to bring in. They already have the 5 names clear that are currently on the exit ramp.

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Lucas Vázquez's contract ends, and with the signing of Alexander Arnold, plus Carvajal's recovery, he is left without a place. Vallejo's contract also ends, although in his case, the future seems clearer. He is not in Ancelotti's plans, and they are not considering offering him a renewal.

The other 3 players who could leave already pose some more doubts in the Madrid offices. They are David Alaba, Fran García, and Luka Modric, and it is unknown what will happen with them. Offers could come in for the first two, and the Croatian has to take the step not to continue.

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