Real Madrid consider their transfer window closed; more than satisfied with business | OneFootball

With less than two weeks to go before the transfer window closes (August 31), Real Madrid considers the market 95% closed, according to MARCA.

That remaining 5% is almost mandatory to keep open because unexpected situations can never be ruled out, what could be described as “accidents.”

These could refer both to literal setbacks, such as serious injuries, and to potential departures from the squad.

Prudence dictates that neither possibility can be completely ruled out until the final whistle of the current transfer window.

Happy with the business

The reality is that Real Madrid are more than satisfied with a transfer window that, because of the presidential elections, started very early, and has also, in theory, ended early.

Since the announcement of Mourinho’s appointment during the election campaign, arrivals have followed one another without major sagas, with the exception of Yan Diomande, whose signing was delayed by issues.

Real Madrid’s sixth signing of the summer. (Photo courtesy: Real Madrid official website)

The Rodri situation also did not alter Madrid’s plans, despite the club being linked with alternatives such as Martin Zubimendi, something Real Madrid has always denied.

The midfield is where changes could still occur, however, if Premier League clubs come back for Aurelien Tchouameni or Eduardo Camavinga, both of whom have attracted interest from English clubs during the summer.

The departure of either player would also fall into the category of the “accidents” the club is cautiously keeping in mind before declaring the market 100% closed.

Real Madrid captain Federico Valverde also received offers in the past, but the Uruguayan closed the door on a possible departure from the very beginning.

Mourinho reiterates stance

The position at Real Madrid is shared across the board by both the club and the coach.

Happy with the squad. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

This past Tuesday, in an interview with El Chiringuito, Mourinho gave the diplomatic answer, saying:

“I’m not saying there won’t be more signings because the market is open, but if you ask me directly whether it’s closed for me, yes. It’s closed.”

Both Mourinho and Madrid are more than satisfied with the summer they have had.

Six players have arrived, alongside the return of Endrick, in whom the club’s faith remains intact. The group of professionals working around the first team has also been revamped.

As such, there will be no more squad movement over the next couple of weeks, unless there’s an “accident”.