Real Madrid: José Mourinho does not want any recruits this winter

As Real Madrid prepare to host Sevilla FC in La Liga, José Mourinho took advantage of his press conference to…

By Manu Tournoux · French Football Weekly

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 6:29 PM

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José Mourinho announced that he will not seek any new player signings during the winter transfer window.
The Real Madrid manager stated he prefers a tight squad and wants to focus on developing current players.
Mourinho noted that an existing player must leave before any new signing could arrive at the club.

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Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has confirmed that he will not ask the club's board for any new signings during the upcoming winter transfer window. Speaking ahead of Real Madrid's La Liga fixture against Sevilla FC, the Portuguese coach emphasized that he is completely satisfied with his current squad despite a turbulent start to the season.

Mourinho stated that his preference is to maintain a smaller squad and focus on developing existing players rather than bringing in reinforcements. He added that any potential arrival would require a player to leave first, explicitly sending a message to club president Florentino Pérez that he is not initiating any transfer requests.

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Real Madrid: José Mourinho does not want any recruits this winter

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