# Real Madrid squad management and goalkeeper succession

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/real-madrid-squad-management-and-goalkeeper-succession
> Updated: 2026-10-13T18:08:08.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Real Madrid is managing its current squad while actively planning for the future of its goalkeeping position. The club is working to extend the contract of Thibaut Courtois, but is simultaneously identifying potential successors to prepare for his eventual departure.

Potential targets for the goalkeeping role include Porto’s Diogo Costa, Arsenal’s David Raya, and Toulouse FC’s Guillaume Restes. Beyond goalkeeping, the club is focusing on a core group of five essential players, including Kylian Mbappé, Vinícius Júnior, Jude Bellingham, Federico Valverde, and Courtois.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Real Madrid identifies key players and future goalkeeper targets

Real Madrid identifies Mbappé, Vinícius, Bellingham, Valverde, and Courtois as core pillars while scouting Diogo Costa, David Raya, and Guillaume Restes as potential successors to Courtois.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/real-madrid-identifies-key-players-and-future-goalkeeper-targets

### 2026-09-30: Belgian goalkeepers make impact in Spanish football

Belgian goalkeepers are excelling in Spain, with Romain Matthys performing strongly for CD Castellón while Real Madrid prepares a succession plan for Thibaut Courtois.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgian-goalkeepers-make-impact-in-spanish-football

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