Real Madrid president will consider signing a player in January only on one condition

Real Madrid president will consider signing a player in January only on one condition Real Madrid have completed a significant summer transfer window following Jose Mourinho’s return to the club. The Portuguese coach’s appointment has brought about another shift in the way the club operate, with everyone delighted by how things are going . As during his first spell between 2010 and 2013, Mourinho’s influence is already being felt across the sporting structure, with his opinion carrying considerable weight in transfer decisions. According to journalist Rodra (h/t Defensa Central ), that influence could even lead Florentino Perez to abandon one of his long-standing principles and make signings during the January transfer window if Mourinho believes the squad needs strengthening. Mourinho has changed the approach As per the journalist, the Portuguese manager has already altered the way Real Madrid approach the transfer market. Mourinho has great influence on how Real Madrid operate. (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images) He cited the example of the club signing Bernardo Silva this summer, a player that the board had previously overlooked, but brought in on Mourinho’s insistence to add experience to the squad. Meanwhile, the journalist also claimed that president Perez only became aware of Marc Cucurella’s arrival when the operation was already practically complete, highlighting the extent to which Mourinho has influenced the club’s transfer strategy. Real Madrid have rarely used the January market In recent years, Real Madrid have generally been reluctant to strengthen during the winter window. The club has preferred to plan its major additions during the summer and has largely maintained that policy since 2020. The last official January signing for the first team was Reinier Jesus, who joined from Flamengo in January 2020 for around €30 million. However, Reinier initially arrived to play for Castilla and subsequently spent several periods out on loan. Brahim was Real Madrid’s last notable January signing. (Photo by Christof Koepsel/Getty Images) If the focus is instead on a player brought in specifically to have an immediate impact on the first team, the last example was Brahim Díaz, who moved from Manchester City in January 2019 for around €17 million. The club’s traditional stance could change under Mourinho. That leaves the door open for January reinforcements if the squad shows an obvious weakness. Injuries could also play a significant role, particularly if several players are unavailable at the same time, while departures could create further gaps in the squad. If Mourinho believes an immediate solution is required and the right opportunity becomes available, Perez and Real Madrid will now be prepared to act rather than wait until the summer.