Real Madrid plans defender sale and high‑profile signings under Mourinho

Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano reported that José Mourinho has approved the departure of centre‑back Raúl Asencio, viewing the 23‑year‑old academy graduate as a priority sale to free up space and generate revenue ahead of the summer window. At the same time, Real Madrid are closely monitoring Lille teenager Ayyoub Bouaddi, a 18‑year‑old Moroccan midfielder valued at around €50 million, with interest from Manchester City, PSG and German clubs.

Mourinho has outlined a 4‑2‑3‑1 system for the upcoming season, positioning Jude Bellingham as a dual‑role midfielder switching between an ‘8’ and a ‘10’ in a double pivot with Aurélien Tchouaméni or Fede Valverde. The coach is also evaluating right‑wing options such as Arda Güler, Endrick and Bernardo Silva. Separate from these plans, 18‑year‑old Argentine forward Franco Mastantuono, who joined Real Madrid for over €63 million, has three loan offers on the table from Real Sociedad, Villarreal and River Plate, as the club decides his immediate future.