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Real Madrid looking to fast-track contract renewals of ‘several important players’ – Romano
Jose Mourinho and Real Madrid have made it clear that they mean business this summer. So far in the transfer window, they have moved with real purpose and look set to continue down that path in the coming weeks as well.
At this point in the window, they have already completed a significant part of their arrival operations and are now focusing on the departure front.
A third concurrent priority, however, is the renewal of players whose contracts are nearing their end and Fabrizio Romano provides an update on that front.
Quick developments expected
As reported by the ever-reliable Italian journalist, Real Madrid will renew the contracts of several important players in the team in the coming week, and it is one of their top priorities for the near future.
The names of players with whom talks are being held have not been leaked to the media because the club is working in the shadows and prefers to maintain a low profile.
There are, however, ongoing negotiations with the agents of important players, and it will only come to light either when an agreement is reached or when one is near.
After all, Real Madrid would prefer to settle contract extensions when there is still time remaining rather than waiting until the player is in the final year of his contract.
The Vinicius saga has raised the alarm bells and the club will prefer to err on the side of caution.
The likely candidates
In recent days, word has broken out that Real Madrid and Aurelien Tchouameni have reached an agreement to renew the midfielder’s contract for the long-term. Beyond that, there is news that Vinicius’ renewal is now seen as a priority as well.
Among the other players whose contract runs out in 2027 are Brahim Diaz, Thiago Pitarch, Thibaut Courtois, Cesar Palacios and David Jimenez and it remains to be seen which of the aforementioned players the club prioritises in keeping.
In the summer of 2028, the likes of Rodrygo Goes, Fran Gonzalez and Eder Militao will be out of contract and the club could well look to negotiate renewals with them a year in advance to avoid walking on a tightrope a year later.
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Racing Santander chief confirms Real Madrid interest in star midfielder – “He will not leave”
Racing Santander may have only just got promoted to La Liga, but they have a talented squad with some of Spain’s best youngsters at their disposal.
The likes of Sergio Martinez and Jorge Salinas are both considered big talents, and both are understandably receiving interest from Spain’s elite.
Real Madrid have been trying to sign the former for quite some time now, monitoring his progress since January.
Los Blancos are pushing strongly to sign Sergio this summer, but it was revealed that the player has not yet made a decision.
Martinez still considering his future
Now, Racing sporting director Chema Aragon has confirmed Madrid’s determination to land the 19-year-old but did not rule out the player staying at Racing as an option.
As quoted by RM4Arab, Aragon confirmed that the teenager was evaluating all the options at his disposal.
“Sergio Martinez is evaluating his options. There is Real Madrid, and there is also the Racing Santander option for him,” Aragon said.
Those comments underline that Madrid have not yet secured the youngster despite their significant interest.
Should he choose Madrid, the plan would be for the midfielder to initially join Castilla while remaining close enough to the senior set-up to potentially train under Jose Mourinho.
Racing believe starting role could convince him
Racing, however, can offer something Madrid cannot guarantee immediately: regular first-team football.
“If we offer him a starting position, he will not leave,” Aragon claimed.
That could become the decisive factor for Martinez.
Dropping from La Liga football with Racing into the lower divisions with Castilla would be a significant sporting decision, even with the possibility of eventually breaking into Madrid’s first team.
At 19, guaranteed senior minutes could be enormously valuable for his development.
Real Madrid have gone all out
Aragon made no attempt to hide the seriousness of Madrid’s interest.
“Real Madrid have gone all out to sign him, and he is now evaluating all the options,” Aragon added.
Racing coming out and publicly admitting the extent of Madrid’s interest in the teenager could be their way of making a statement.
It is highly unlikely that their sporting director would come out and be so open about transfer negotiations unless they are confident of him staying at the club this summer.
For Madrid, his profile is particularly attractive because Mourinho’s squad could still use another type of midfielder.
The 19-year-old would arrive as a long-term investment with immense potential who can contribute to the first team.
The decision now firmly belongs to the player. Madrid can offer prestige, the chance of playing for the biggest team in the world and a chance to work with superstars.
Racing can offer something more immediate: continuity, familiarity, La Liga football and potentially a starting role.
Martinez needs to decide which pathway he wants for his career, and it remains to be seen whether he chooses Madrid.
