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Real Madrid FC news
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The gist
Real Madrid spent €260m on six signings this summer under Mourinho. The club faces Betis away Friday, seeking a fourth straight win.
Background
Real Madrid underwent a major rebuild in the summer of 2026, with Jose Mourinho returning as manager and the club investing around €260 million on new players. This follows a presidential election in June that saw Perez re-elected. The team has started the La Liga season with three wins, keeping pressure on leaders Barcelona.
How it unfolded
- Jun 7, 2026Perez re-elected as Real Madrid president, paving the way for a summer rebuild.
- Jun 18, 2026Ibrahima Konate's signing officially confirmed as a free agent.
- Jul 5, 2026Denzel Dumfries joins from Inter for €20m.
- Sep 1, 2026Jeremy De León announces departure to UE Sant Andreu; Manuel Ángel transferred to Fulham.
- Sep 2, 2026The Athletic reports Madrid's total summer spend of €260m, including a club-record deal for Yan Diomande.
- Sep 3, 2026Defender Asencio acquitted in a sex-video sharing case.
- Sep 4, 2026Women's team learns Champions League group opponents; men's team prepares for Betis away.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- The Athletic notes Madrid's biggest spend since 2019, highlighting a strategic rebuild under Mourinho.
- Caution
- Sports Illustrated warns Betis is a bogey team, as Madrid haven't won there in four attempts.
Still unverified
Reports of a club-record €140m deal for Yan Diomande are based on The Athletic and may include variables.