Real Madrid is apparently preparing for a merciless squad clear-out this summer, with up to six high-profile first-team stars, including defensive stalwarts and midfield prodigies, expected to be let go.
The Spanish giants’ 2025-26 campaign has been anything but straightforward. Following the departure of Xabi Alonso in January, Los Blancos have struggled for consistency under interim manager Alvaro Arbeloa. An humbling Copa del Rey loss to lower-league Albacete, followed by a Supercopa de Espana final defeat to Barcelona, has prompted the board to call for significant personnel changes.
According to BILD, the club is now ready to approve a significant overhaul of the dressing room. The administration is apparently eager to reduce the squad’s average age and rejuvenate a backline that has appeared vulnerable in their pursuit of La Liga leaders Barcelona.
The clear-out is expected to start with the club’s experienced defensive core. David Alaba, now 33, is the primary candidate for an exit after an injury-plagued stint in Madrid. With his contract expiring in June, the decision to part ways with the Austrian international appears to have already been finalised by the club’s leadership.
He is not alone in facing an uncertain future. Antonio Rudiger and captain Dani Carvajal are also approaching the end of their current deals. While Rudiger has recently fought his way back into the starting XI, the club’s silence regarding contract extensions suggests a desire to move in a different direction.
Perhaps the most shocking name on the list is Eduardo Camavinga. Despite being viewed as a cornerstone of the club’s future, reports from Marca suggest Real Madrid would be willing to listen to offers in the region of £43.2m for the versatile Frenchman, who has struggled to cement a permanent starting role this term. Additionally, left-backs Ferland Mendy and Fran Garcia are deemed surplus to requirements as the club looks to clear significant wage space for incoming targets.
