Real Madrid pushes for urgent defensive signing amid Mourinho’s injury crisis

Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has warned the club’s hierarchy that a new central defender is needed immediately. A spate of injuries has left the back line depleted, with Din Hoissen ruled out, Raúl Assensio sidelined for at least four weeks, and other defenders such as Antonio Rüdiger and Éder Militao still in recovery. Mourinho has temporarily promoted academy players Lamine Fati and Juan Martínez but says this is not a long‑term solution.

Mourinho also confirmed that Moroccan international Ibrahim Diaz will rejoin training after his summer break, joining fellow newcomers Vinícius Júnior and Bernardo Silva. He expressed frustration that many players have not yet arrived for pre‑season, limiting the time he can work with the full squad. The coach praised the effort of those who have trained, including Domfry and Endrick, and reiterated that “Real Madrid will remain Real Madrid, even in friendly matches.”