Real Madrid Keeps Squad Closed Before Market Closes

Real Madrid has decided not to make further signings before the summer market closes on September 1, after signing six players this summer. The club and José Mourinho say the squad is closed, but they are monitoring potential departures of Camavinga and Asencio.

Real Madrid has decided not to make further signings before the summer market closes on September 1. The club, along with José Mourinho, states that the squad is closed after signing Cucurella, Konaté, Bernardo Silva, Diomande, Espí, and Dumfries this summer.

Real Madrid keeps squad closed

The summer transfer window ends on September 1 at 23:59. In the final week, Real Madrid has declared that it will not make additional moves. The club and Mourinho insist that the squad is closed and they are satisfied with the players they have. Six signings were completed this summer, in addition to the appointment of the manager.

The club leaves an open door only if there are departures in the squad. The names most mentioned for a possible exit are Camavinga and Asencio, although neither is set to leave, especially the Frenchman. The central defender is on the market and Mendes is looking for a destination, but his current injury complicates his exit.

Real Madrid is monitoring the market, especially midfielders and central defenders, in case Camavinga and Asencio’s situation changes or if an offer comes for another player in this final stretch.

Diomande, the club’s most expensive signing

Real Madrid shook the transfer market with the acquisition of Yan Diomande, a 19-year-old Marfileño winger from RB Leipzig. The club paid 125 million euros fixed, a figure that could rise to 140 million with variables, making it the most expensive signing in the club’s history. The attacker signed a seven-season contract, until June 2033.

The move responds to Diomande’s meteoric rise. During the 2025-26 Bundesliga season, he recorded 12 goals and eight assists, placing him among the most sought-after young players in European football. Portuguese manager José Mourinho was reportedly decisive in securing his arrival at the Santiago Bernabéu, aiming to exploit his speed, imbalance, and offensive ability, mainly on the right wing.

Diomande joins an attack already featuring stars like Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior, strengthening Real Madrid’s offense for the upcoming season.