Real Madrid Transfers Completed in Summer 2026
The arrival of Jose Mourinho back at Real Madrid and the re-election of Florentino Perez as president signal a busy summer for Los Blancos. After two seasons without a major trophy, they are active in the market to regain their edge.
New Signings for Real Madrid
- Carlos EspiFrom: LevanteFee: £21.4mPosition: ForwardAge: 21Espi chose Madrid over Premier League rivals, showing the club’s lasting appeal. His 11 goals for Levante last season convinced Madrid to trigger his €25m release clause, signing him for five years.
- Denzel DumfriesFrom: Inter MilanFee: £17.1mPosition: Right-backAge: 30Madrid snapped up Dumfries after five years in Italy by activating his release clause. He signs a four-year deal and will challenge for starting spots on the right side of defense.
- Ibrahima KonateFrom: LiverpoolFee: FreePosition: Centre-backAge: 27After some uncertainty, Madrid secured Konate on a free transfer. The French defender commits for four years, strengthening their backline.
- Bernardo SilvaFrom: Manchester CityFee: FreePosition: MidfielderAge: 31Madrid hijacked Barcelona’s attempt to sign Silva, who arrives on a two-year contract. Despite nearing the end of his career, he is expected to add quality to midfield.
- Marc CucurellaFrom: ChelseaFee: £51.8mPosition: Left-backAge: 27Madrid quickly moved for Cucurella to reinforce their left side. His six-year contract suggests they see him as a long-term solution despite his Barcelona past.
Players Departing Real Madrid
- Cesar PalaciosTo: FulhamFee: £8.6mPosition: Attacking midfielderAge: 21Palacios joined Fulham on a five-year deal after seven senior appearances. Madrid included a 30% sell-on clause and received €10m from the transfer.
- Gonzalo GarciaTo: FulhamFee: £34mPosition: StrikerAge: 22Garcia is part of Fulham’s double deal with Madrid. Having impressed at the Club World Cup and scored six La Liga goals last season, he signed a five-year contract with Fulham. Madrid retains 30% sell-on rights and matching bid conditions.
- Fran GarciaTo: Real BetisFee: £3.4mPosition: Left-backAge: 26A product of Madrid’s academy, Garcia left after making 108 appearances in his second spell. Real Betis secured him for €4m, with Madrid keeping a 50% sell-on clause.
- Dani CeballosReleasedPosition: MidfielderAge: 29After nine years with Madrid, Ceballos' contract ended. He made 215 appearances but only scored seven goals. He expressed readiness for a new challenge and is linked to a return to Betis.
- Dani CarvajalReleasedPosition: Right-backAge: 34Carvajal departed following over a decade at Madrid, finishing last season as captain. He played 451 games, winning four La Liga titles and six Champions Leagues. With Alexander-Arnold’s arrival last year, his exit was expected.
- David AlabaReleasedPosition: DefenderAge: 33Alaba’s five-year spell ended after 132 appearances hampered by injuries. Though part of Austria’s World Cup squad, his next club remains unknown.
Upcoming Moves at Real Madrid
Having secured key players early, Madrid is still pursuing more additions. Talks are underway with Manchester City for Rodri, potentially costing over €50m. Links to Michael Olise exist, though signing him from Bayern Munich would be difficult.
On the departures side, Gonzalo Garcia and Cesar Palacios are joining Fulham. Endrick returns from Lyon on loan, while Franco Mastantuono may go out on loan and Victor Valdepenas is set for Fiorentina. Aurelien Tchouameni is expected to stay put.
