Real Madrid are already preparing for a major squad shake-up in the summer – report | OneFootball

Real Madrid are heading towards a decisive summer, with major changes expected across the squad following another disappointing campaign. 

According to reports from Onda Cero (h/t Madrid Xtra), the club hierarchy has already begun preparing for a significant overhaul, with several high-profile names potentially heading for the exit.

After finishing the 2025/26 season without silverware, mirroring the previous campaign, pressure has intensified on the club to reset and rebuild. 

The season itself has been turbulent, starting under Xabi Alonso and later transitioning to Alvaro Arbeloa, but ultimately failing to deliver results. 

The recent Champions League elimination against Bayern Munich has only accelerated internal discussions about the team’s future.

Who are on the list?

One of the players now under the spotlight is Eduardo Camavinga. 

His costly red card in Munich has added to concerns about consistency in key moments. 

Introduced as a substitute, the French midfielder lasted just 25 minutes before being sent off, an incident that has raised questions about his role moving forward.

Another major decision revolves around club captain Dani Carvajal. 

Carvajal could leave Real Madrid. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

With his contract nearing its end, there is a growing belief that Real Madrid could part ways with the veteran defender as part of their long-term planning.

The defensive reshuffle may not stop there. At left-back, the club currently has three options, namely, Alvaro Carreras, Fran Garcia, and Ferland Mendy, and it is expected that at least one will be moved on to streamline the squad.

There is more

In attack, the situation is equally complex. 

With Endrick set to return from his loan spell at Lyon, competition for places will intensify. 

Young talents such as Franco Mastantuono and Gonzalo Garcia are also part of the equation, but their immediate futures may lie away from the Bernabeu. 

A loan move is being considered for Mastantuono, following a similar development pathway to Endrick, while reports suggest that Gonzalo Garcia could leave permanently, with Real Madrid retaining a percentage of his rights.

Further uncertainty surrounds the centre-back position. 

Both Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are approaching the end of their contracts. While there remains some optimism regarding Rudiger’s continuity, Alaba is widely expected to depart as part of the restructuring process.

Overall, all signs point towards a comprehensive rebuild at Real Madrid, where there will be significant sales.