Madrid’s famous club Real Madrid has in recent years placed great emphasis on introducing a modern and financially efficient approach to its transfer policy. The main goal of the “Royal Club” is to add high-level, high-market-value footballers to its squad for free, immediately after their contracts expire, by signing them as free agents.
Through this tactic, Madrid not only reduces financial expenses but also gains an advantage in competition on the transfer market. As an example, in the recent summer transfer window, Real Madrid signed Liverpool’s leading right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold exactly in this way.
However, due to the World Cup, Madrid decided to bring in the English defender slightly before the end of his contract and therefore had to pay a small compensation. This case showed that Real Madrid’s new strategy also has a certain degree of flexibility.
According to Defensa Central, the club’s management has already prepared a list of several high-quality footballers whose contracts will end in the summer of 2026. This list includes Bayern Munich’s central defender Dayot Upamecano, Arsenal’s right-back Jurrien Timber, and Liverpool’s leading central defender Ibrahima Konate.
Reports say all these players will become free agents on June 30, 2026. This creates the opportunity for Madrid to start negotiations now and reach agreements.
If Real Madrid successfully implements this strategy, in the coming seasons the club will be able not only to save financially but also to form a squad of the highest level. This will give fans the chance to see an even stronger and more competitive team.
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