Real Madrid Rule Out January Signings, Set Defensive Fix for Summer 2026

Overview

• Club figures discussed a winter addition but now view a January move as highly unlikely, according to reporting relayed by ESPN.
• COPE reports no midfielder will be signed in January after Xabi Alonso’s request was turned down, with reliance on existing options and Castilla talents Thiago Pitarch and Jorge Cestero.
• Defensive concerns continue with limited centre-back depth and Éder Militão’s long-term injury weighing on the back line.
• The only confirmed business is Endrick’s temporary loan to Olympique Lyon ahead of the window.
• Pressure around results persists as Madrid sit four points behind Barcelona, fueling internal debate over the project and Alonso’s direction.