Real Madrid’s Summer Fire Sale Plan: Two Stars Safe, The Rest on the Block
5 February 2026
Real Madrid's sweeping summer overhaul plan
Real Madrid has indicated a willingness to sell nearly all of its stars this summer should suitable offers arrive, with the notable exceptions of Mbappé and Courtois.
Some Madrid supporters question the quality of the squad to wear the royal jersey, though most concede there is a lack of competitive edge, a trait the club has long prided as part of its fighting spirit.
The president Florentino Pérez reportedly stepped out of the shadows to send a message to the locker room: the future of any player is not guaranteed, even with current contracts. If players do not respond, he will begin listening to offers for all players, except two untouchables Mbappé and Courtois.
The report adds that the Belgian keeper's reliability and the Frenchman's goals form the backbone of the team, while other regulars have been inconsistent. In Vinícius Júnior and Jude Bellingham fluctuations are noted as part of the squad's pattern.
The article also notes that four months remain in the season, and the president is unhappy with performances from players he has long protected. Yet there are limits, especially after yielding to pressure to part ways with the former coach Xabi Alonso. He now has direct contact with the current coach Álvaro Arbeloa, who receives periodic reports on each player's readiness.
Contracts for David Alaba, Dani Carvajal, and Antonio Rudiger end at season's end, and injuries have diminished renewal chances.
Meanwhile contracts for Vinícius, Dani Ceballos, Fran García, and Ibrahim Díaz run to 2027, with no guaranteed futures. The Brazilian has received a renewal offer; if not accepted, a move to the Saudi Pro League could be on the table. García is the closest to leaving, while the Moroccan's future remains unclear despite reports of a renewal; meanwhile Nico Paz and Endrick hope to return to Real Madrid after loan spells.
According to the paper, Éder Militao, Rodrygo, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Ferland Mendy's deals run to 2028; their futures depend on performances, while the left back's future remains murky.
As for Bellingham, Camavinga, Fede Valverde, and Arda Güler, these high-profile names are tied to 2029 contracts, but lucrative offers and uneven form could still prompt a surprising sale.
There are other players with deals until 2030 or beyond, but their futures at Real Madrid remain uncertain.
The paper concludes that if performances do not improve, the club will launch a comprehensive overhaul to correct the path of the past two seasons. The issue isn't the bench but the players' own levels of performance.
Real Madrid failed to qualify directly for the Champions League knockout stage this season, faces Benfica in the playoff, lost the Spanish Super Cup to Barcelona, and exited the Copa del Rey in the round of 16 to Alaves, a second-division club, in a major upset.
Punchline 1: If this summer plan is a sniper shot, Madrid aims true—only with bigger checks and a brighter calendar.
Punchline 2: Real Madrid's transfer drama is less soap opera and more high-stakes chess; checkmate might still take a season to land.
