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Real Madrid still looking to offload four players in the summer – report
The Real Madrid squad has a new look to it ahead of the 2023/24 season. Part of the reason is the new signings including Jude Bellingham, Fran Garcia and Joselu, but it is safe to say that the departures have been more significant.
In Marco Asensio and Karim Benzema, Los Blancos lost two starting quality players earlier this month. Mariano Diaz and Eden Hazard followed suit, leaving the team with few options in the final third.
According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the Merengues have still not closed the exit door. In fact, four players are close to leaving the club this summer.
The first of the four is Ferland Mendy. After his underwhelming and injury-riddled season, the administration realises that they need to explore options beyond the Frenchman for a permanent solution at left-back. He is open to leaving for a French club, but could also be used by Real Madrid as a bargaining chip in another transfer deal.
Alvaro Odriozola’s inclusion on the list will not lift many eyebrows either. The right-back has no place in the team with Dani Carvajal and Lucas Vazquez taking charge as the top options for Carlo Ancelotti. Real Sociedad and Juventus are interested and swift developments can be expected.
Jesus Vallejo is the third player on the list. His contract with Los Blancos runs until 2025, but the Spaniard prefers to stay at Santiago Bernabeu despite his situation. Of the four, Vallejo appears the likeliest to stay, despite the club’s intentions to offload him.
The final player up for sale is Andriy Lunin. He has been starved for minutes playing as a backup to Thibaut Courtois, and the prospect of playing for another club may not appear a bad idea given his age, with the club even drawing up a list of replacements for the Ukrainian.
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Carlos Espi reacts after scoring match-winning goal in Elche 2-3 Real Madrid: ‘Starting like this is a dream’
Carlos Espi is becoming Real Madrid’s unlikely late-game specialist.
The 21-year-old once again came off the bench to rescue Jose Mourinho’s side, this time scoring the 91st-minute winner in a dramatic 3-2 victory over Elche.
It was his second goal for the club, and both have arrived at crucial moments.
Speaking to Real Madrid TV after the match, Espi could barely contain his excitement.
“I’m so happy—the happiest man in the world. I try to help the team any way I can, and every time I step onto the field, I give it my all and come away feeling great.
“Starting like this has been a dream. This isn’t over yet; we’re going to keep going because we have Sunday’s match coming up.
Carlos Espi winning goal in Elche vs Real Madrid game. Mbappe assist. pic.twitter.com/STJBV3ikQL
— Daily Foot Vibes (@dailyfootvibes) September 16, 2026
“This is a team effort. All of us who take the field make the most of our opportunities and give it our all,” he began.
Espi keeps making his minutes count
There is a growing pattern to Espi’s involvement. Even though he has yet to start a match for the first team, that has not stopped him from making an impact.
His first goal arrived against Espanyol in Real Madrid’s opening game, when another late strike helped secure the result.
Against Elche, he was required again after Real Madrid surrendered a two-goal lead and suddenly found themselves in serious trouble.
Espi eventually appeared at the back post in the 91st minute and finished the move to give Mourinho’s team all three points.
The youngster shared the credit with his teammates, but he also had special praise for the player who supplied his decisive moment.
That assist came from Kylian Mbappe, whose presence has made Espi’s route into the starting XI particularly difficult.
“It’s unbelievable—it’s crazy to watch him train and play. In this case, he set me up for the goal, and I’m very happy for him, too.”
First Madrid derby already has Espi excited
The timing of Espi’s latest contribution could hardly be more interesting, as Real Madrid now face Atletico Madrid on Sunday, giving the forward an opportunity to experience his first Madrid derby.
“I’m really looking forward to it—I’m so excited. It’s my first derby here, and we’re going to go for it.”
For Mourinho, Espi is a useful option when matches become chaotic. He may not yet be a regular starter, but his two appearances on the scoresheet have carried considerably more weight than the minutes he has played.
Priyanka Roy
June 27, 2023 at 12:34 pm
All the above stated four are out of their efficacy in the present squad but Andriy Lunin may be considered for his performance in the last season to some extent and he aslo had some experiences…..