# Éder Militão professional and medical updates

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> Updated: 2026-10-10T08:19:07.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Real Madrid defender Éder Militão has undergone significant professional and physical developments. On the professional front, the Brazilian center-back signed with Roc Nation Sports Brasil, ending a period without fixed representation since late 2024. This move adds him to a group of Real Madrid players managed by the agency, including Vinícius Júnior and Endrick.

Following surgery for a proximal biceps femoris tendon rupture on April 28, 2026, Militão has successfully rejoined group training at Valdebebas for the first time in five months. His rehabilitation, overseen by surgeon Dr. Lasse Lampainen, has focused on flexibility, agility, strength, and speed to address a history of injuries including ACL ruptures.

Despite his progress, Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has urged caution regarding the defender’s return to competitive play. While Mourinho noted that Militão’s conditioning has “exceeded expectations,” he emphasized that the player’s extensive medical history necessitates a careful recovery process. To prevent the player from rushing his comeback, the coaching staff has reportedly had to restrain him from certain training sessions. Consequently, Militão will not be available for the upcoming match against Villarreal, nor for subsequent fixtures against Roma or Sevilla.

On a personal note, Militão recently celebrated the birth of his second child, Gabriel.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-10: Jose Mourinho urges caution over Eder Militao's recovery

Jose Mourinho has ruled Eder Militao out of Real Madrid's upcoming matches against Villarreal, Roma, and Sevilla, citing the need for caution due to the defender's extensive medical history.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jose-mourinho-urges-caution-over-eder-militaos-recovery

### 2026-09-28: Éder Militão returns to Real Madrid training after five months

Real Madrid defender Éder Militão has returned to training after five months out due to a biceps femoris tendon injury following surgery.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/der-milito-returns-to-real-madrid-training-after-five-months

### 2026-09-26: Éder Militão nears return to Real Madrid after injury

Real Madrid defender Éder Militão has been cleared to rejoin group training following surgery for a serious tendon injury, with a potential return to competitive play expected in October.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/der-milito-nears-return-to-real-madrid-after-injury

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