Biggest Real Madrid stars who could be axed by Jose Mourinho | OneFootball

Jose Mourinho is set for a sensational return to Real Madrid, as he is in advanced talks with the club over replacing Alvaro Arbeloa.

The 63-year-old’s appointment will come as a surprise, given he hasn’t managed at the elite level in a while.

But Madrid are in a crisis at the moment, with the club facing issues both on and off the pitch.

Los Blancos president Florentino Perez is the main supporter of bringing back Mourinho, as he believes the Portuguese can restore calm to the squad.

Several big stars are facing uncertain futures ahead of the summer window, and Mourinho will likely have a big say in who stays and who leaves the club.

Vinicius Junior

Vinicius’ numbers have been excellent this season, with the forward scoring 15 goals and assisting further six in 35 La Liga appearances.

But his contract will run out in 2027 and he is yet to sign a new deal.

Madrid can’t allow one of their prized assets to leave on a free, and they could look for suitors if he continues to stall on an extension.

Vinicius reportedly wants parity with Kylian Mbappe’s wages, and the Spanish giants are reluctant to comply.

Eduardo Camavinga

Camavinga has had a season to forget, as he has been limited to just 16 league starts.

The midfielder has also been left out of Didier Deschamps’ squad for the 2026 World Cup.

But despite his struggles, Camavinga remains a highly sought-after player at the age of 23.

The former Rennes star has admirers in the Premier League, and Madrid could recoup a significant fee for him.

Kylian Mbappe

Mbappe has been impressive in 2025-26, bagging 41 goals and seven assists in 42 appearances across all competitions.

Despite his performances, millions of fans want the Frenchman out of the club after he was spotted vacating with his partner.

A recent online petition demanding Mbappe’s removal gathered around 40 million signatures.

However, it is highly unlikely that Madrid will make a transfer decision based on that.

Federico Valverde

Valverde has been one of the most important players for Los Blancos in recent seasons. He has started 30 La Liga matches this season, with 13 goal contributions to his name.

But his future at the club has been thrown into doubt following his shocking training-ground bust-up with Aurelien Tchouameni.

Manchester United have been linked with Valverde, and the Premir League gaints could test Madrid’s resolve with a big offer in the summer transfer window.