Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho expressed satisfaction with his squad composition on Tuesday, declaring the roster complete despite the club’s unsuccessful pursuit of midfielder Rodri, who ultimately joined Barcelona. Mourinho emphasized that while the transfer market remains open, he has no immediate plans to bring in additional players.
Los Blancos invested heavily in the offseason, recruiting six players including Bernardo Silva, Marc Cucurella, and record signing Yan Diomande. The departure of midfield stalwarts Luka Modric and Toni Kroos has forced the club to adapt its approach to controlling matches. Real Madrid’s season opened with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Espanyol on Saturday, with Silva and Federico Valverde forming the midfield partnership.
Mourinho clarified that defensive midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni will not be available for Wednesday’s clash against Real Sociedad, stating the player requires additional recovery time after the offseason. The coach expressed confidence in Valverde’s ability to operate centrally, suggesting modern football demands tactical flexibility from players rather than rigid positional assignments.
The Portuguese tactician acknowledged the possibility of late-window activity should circumstances change, but maintained that his current squad represents his preferred unit for the campaign ahead. He emphasized that Tchouameni and the medical staff mutually agreed he should return at full fitness rather than risk beginning the season under-prepared.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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