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Real Madrid aims to unlock Vinicius, Bellingham and Mbappé under Mourinho

Real Madrid has placed its trust in new manager José Mourinho to maximise the combined output of forward Vinícius Júnior, midfielder Jude Bellingham and striker Kylian Mbappé, a trio whose performances at the recent World Cup have drawn widespread praise. The club hopes that Mourinho can achieve what previous coaches, including Xabi Alonso and Álvaro Arbeloa, could not – keeping the three stars at peak form simultaneously to compete for all major titles.

Amidst reports of locker‑room tension, midfielders such as Aurelien Tchouaméni are reportedly weighing options to leave, with suggestions that a move to Chelsea could materialise, especially if former Real Madrid captain Xabi Alonso facilitates a deal. The potential departures underline the broader challenges Mourinho faces in stabilising the squad and maintaining morale.

The strategy reflects Real Madrid’s ambition to translate the players’ World Cup success – Bellingham’s standout displays for England, Vinícius’s MVP‑level contributions for Brazil, and Mbappé’s goal‑rich tournament for France – into sustained dominance in domestic and European competition.