Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has confirmed that the team will not be making any further signings this summer, after securing the acquisitions of Kylian Mbappé and Endrick. The club did, however, miss out on signing French centre-back Leny Yoro, who opted to join Manchester United instead.
Reports suggest that Real Madrid is still in the market for a centre-back following the departures of Nacho and Rafa Marín. Ancelotti stated, 'The squad is closed. Vallejo is back, Alaba is recovering. We have young centre-backs like Joan, Jacobo, and Raul Asencio who are training and possess a lot of quality. I believe we are well covered in this position.'
Veteran Nacho recently signed with Saudi Arabian side Al Qadsiah after leaving Madrid, while Marín, who spent last season on loan at Deportivo Alavés, joined Napoli on a permanent transfer. Spain striker Joselu also departed for Qatari side Al Gharafa.
Ancelotti reassured fans that no more players are expected to leave, as 'everyone wants to stay.' However, the team will have to adjust to life without retired German midfielder Toni Kroos, who enjoyed a successful nine-year spell with the club.
Real Madrid is set to kick off their U.S. summer tour with a match against Ancelotti's former club AC Milan on Wednesday at Soldier Field in Chicago. This will be followed by a highly anticipated Clásico against FC Barcelona on August 3 at Metlife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The tour will conclude with a fixture against Chelsea on August 6 at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
