Real Madrid squad effectively closed as lack of exits blocks further signings

Real Madrid squad effectively closed as lack of exits blocks further signings Real Madrid may still like opportunities in the market, but their squad is effectively full, leaving the club with very little room to complete further signings before the window closes. The club have made as many as six signings so far and a few sales, but Jose Mourinho now has a full roster at his disposal. Now, according to Javi Herraez on Cadena SER , Madrid already have all 25 first-team slots occupied, with Thiago Pitarch also remaining around the senior set-up despite holding a reserve-team registration. No room for new signings In principle, it leaves Madrid with no room for new signings unless some players in the current first-team squad leave. The club continue to monitor the market and have shown interest in players such as Sergio Martinez from Racing Santander. Herraez also explained Madrid’s difficulty with selling players. He gave the example of Eduardo Camavinga. Real Madrid’s squad is now complete. (Photo courtesy: Real Madrid official website) Madrid may be open to offers for the French midfielder, but Camavinga has no intention of moving. Endrick is also staying , while Rodrygo’s long-term injury removes another possible avenue for a departure. Raul Asencio is one more player who is on the exit ramp, but there is still no certainty that he will leave the club this summer. High salaries causing the obstacle There is another obstacle too: wages. Herraez argued that once players arrive at Real Madrid, they often move onto salaries that make them difficult to sell later. If a player performs well, Madrid usually renew him on better terms. If he struggles, other clubs are reluctant to take on both the salary and the sporting risk. Real Madrid have no room for new signings. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) This is a vicious cycle that Los Blancos now find themselves caught in. Mourinho would still like a midfielder and a central defender Should Madrid somehow manage to make sales happen, the club could look to bring in more players for Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese tactician is said to be keen on signing a new midfielder and another central defender for his squad. More pertinently, it shows that despite Madrid giving him a revamped squad to work with, there are still a couple of issues to address. It remains to be seen how Madrid go about navigating these final few weeks in the transfer window and whether they manage to sign anyone.