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Real Madrid are expected to undergo a significant overhaul this summer, with major new signings and notable departures anticipated to materialize.
Known for continually raising the bar season after season, Real Madrid could make some cuts in the roster to create space for new blood, with stars like Kylian Mbappe and Endrick set to arrive and other players also being targeted.
With merely one game left of the season and the summer transfer window looming large, here are three players facing the highest possibility of getting axed by coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Joselu
Joselu’s contributions this season have defied expectations. Despite minimally being availed in the starting XI, the seasoned Spaniard has 17 goals in addition to three assists throughout all competitions.
His performance against Bayern Munich particularly took the cake, as he scored two late goals to confirm Real Madrid’s qualification to the Champions League final.
However, it goes without saying, that Joselu remains far from a nailed-on starter due to the quality Los Blancos possess in their front line. And that quality is expected to soar even more from next season, with Kylian Mbappe and Endrick expected to join.
Retaining a player who will face a tremendous amount of competition from stars much younger than him increases the likelihood of hitting the exit door this summer.
Dani Ceballos
Despite the fact that Ceballos was thought to be building a name for himself during the previous season, his significance has significantly decreased under Ancelotti’s leadership during this season.
Because of his failure to create a big impact with his performances, the Spaniard has repeatedly found himself at the bottom of Real Madrid’s midfield hierarchy. In addition, injuries have not helped his case, which has further contributed to his situation.
Considering that Ceballos has always referred to Real Betis as the “club of his dreams,” it is possible that he would be willing to return to the club.
During the summer, Real Madrid is open to examining the possibility of making a transfer for the midfielder who is now out of favor. Reports have indicated that Atletico Madrid is also interested in him.
Fran Garcia
Although Ferland Mendy was rated higher than Fran Garcia in Real Madrid’s starting lineup at the beginning of the season, Fran Garcia finished higher. However, the defensive efforts of the Spaniard were marred by a few mistakes, which gradually and gradually destroyed the trust that the coaching staff had in him.
Since Mendy has recovered from his injury troubles and recaptured his form, he has been a shining example of consistency at the left-back position. This has been the case ever since he made his comeback.
Since the defensive left-back found his way back into the squad earlier this year in the Spanish Super Cup, he has been providing consistent performances. In fact, he has been doing so ever since.
Because of this, Fran Garcia has seen a significant decrease in the amount of playing time he receives, and he now looks to be a member of the squad that is scarcely indispensable.
Real Madrid might pay out on him this summer and make space for a significant full-back signing, namely Alphonso Davies, while also exploring the prospect of re-signing Miguel Gutierrez. His contract is set to expire in 2027, so Real Madrid could cash out on him.
