Florentino perez The construction of the new Madrid project has already been launched. After recovering Endrick and waiting for the repurchase to be executed Nico Paz for 9 million euros, the club continues working on a profound remodeling of the squad under the supervision of Jose Mourinho. However, before thinking about big names, The Portuguese coach is clear about what the priority is: restore the defensive security that for years was one of the great hallmarks of the team.
Because, although the lack of creativity in the core continues to be a pending issueMourinho believes that Real Madrid’s main problem is much closer to their own goal. The numbers support that concern. The team that conquered LaLiga and the Champions League In the 2023/24 season he barely fit 50 goals in 55 gamesless than one per encounter. Since then, the situation has changed worryingly. The whites received 84 goals in 68 games during the 2024/25 campaign and another 64 in 56 games in 2025/26.
Shield operation
Therefore, the roadmap is clear. The coach has requested the arrival of a second top-level center back and a left back with the capacity to assume ownership. The intention is to build a more solid, more reliable defense with enough alternatives to face a long season. In this context, names appear that fit the profile perfectly. Gvardiol and Calafiori They are footballers highly valued by the coach, who wants to have a defense capable of adapting to different scenarios. His idea is to combine sides with complementary profiles: one with a greater offensive vocation and another with a more marked defensive strengtha formula that allows you to modify the drawing and functions of the team according to the needs of each match.
The current defensive line has Trent, Asencio, Carreras, Fran García, Rüdiger, Huijsen, as well as Militao and Mendyboth recovering from their respective injuries. However, the club considers that There is still work to do and some could come out in the summer market. Thus, as Florentino announced in the middle of the campaign, the club has already worked on two other signings that are expected to be announced shortly: Konaté and Dumfries.
Mourinho points out the profiles
The French central defender has managed to significantly improve his continuity during the last season, reducing the physical problems that marked earlier stages of his career. His experience, power and ability to dominate both areas make him a very attractive opportunity, especially considering that he will arrive free after not renewing his contract with Liverpool. On the other hand, The Dutch international brings together many of the characteristics that Mourinho particularly values: physical power, speed, depth on the wing, crossing ability and reaching the rival area. A competitive and aggressive profile that fits perfectly into the idea that the coach intends to implement.
The great creator for the midfield is still on the agenda. The famous 150 million euro operation that is prepared in the offices continues on the table. But for Mourinho the order of priorities is perfectly defined. Before looking for the player capable of lighting up the game, Madrid must once again be a solid team.
