Real Madrid have secured a contract extension for Arda Güler, tying the talented midfielder to the club until June 2032. This move comes amid a promising start to the season under the guidance of José Mourinho, who has also initiated negotiations to prolong Jude Bellingham’s stay at the club through the same year.
In addition to the contract talks, Real Madrid is set to review the future of forward Endrick before the January transfer window. Although Mourinho blocked a summer departure for the young striker, the possibility of another loan spell is being considered should his playing time remain limited.
Unusual circumstances affected the club’s training schedule on Friday, as loud Formula 1 activity near the Valdebebas training ground forced Real Madrid to close their session and move Mourinho’s press conference to the Santiago Bernabéu stadium. Despite these disruptions, the team prepares confidently ahead of their derby clash against Rayo Vallecano.
Strong Performances and Injury Updates
Kylian Mbappé was recognized as Real Madrid’s Player of the Month for August after netting four goals in three matches. The forward expressed optimism about the team’s early-season form, anticipating substantial success in the months ahead.
In positive injury news, defender Raúl Asencio has returned to group training following a knee ligament injury sustained over the summer. His recovery progresses well, keeping him on track to make a competitive return before the end of the month.
Real Madrid recently secured a 2-1 victory over Inter Milan at the Bernabéu, with goals from Mbappé and Federico Valverde. Despite the defeat—their first of the season—Inter’s coach Cristian Chivu lauded his team’s courage throughout the match.
Meanwhile, ahead of the derby, Rayo Vallecano’s manager Benat San Jose humorously suggested he would consider removing José Mourinho from Real Madrid’s lineup, only to quickly acknowledge Mourinho as “one of the best managers in history.”