Three Real Madrid players who could leave after the FIFA Club World Cup | OneFootball

Real Madrid have already made three signings this summer in the form of Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Franco Mastantuono.

The Merengues are still working to add a few more players with a new left-back, likely Alvaro Carreras, and a midfielder expected to be signed.

However, Xabi Alonso & co. might have to offload some players from the squad to balance the books.

Luka Modric and Lucas Vazquez will both be leaving once their contracts expire after the FIFA Club World Cup. But once the tournament is done, there is a strong likelihood that there will be more departures from Real Madrid this summer.

To that end, here are three players who are unlikely to be with the Spanish capital giants for the next season.

Rodrygo

On his way out? (Photo by Florencia Tan Jun/Getty Images)

In recent seasons, Rodrygo has gone on to establish himself as a permanent fixture in the starting XI at Real Madrid but things have not gone his way over the past few months.

The 24-year-old forward lost prominence towards the backend of the season under Carlo Ancelotti and things have not gotten to the best start under Xabi Alonso. After starting vs Al-Hilal, Rodrygo did not play a single minute against Pachuca.

The former Santos wonderkid is allegedly keen on playing on the left flank or through the middle – positions that are filled by Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe.

With Arda Guler gaining prominence and Franco Mastantuono also expected to compete for a spot on the right wing, it leaves Rodrygo in a difficult position, making an exit likely.

Arsenal hold a strong interest in the forward and are prepared to make a move. Real Madrid, who are demanding €90 million for Rodrygo, could invest that fee into signing a new midfielder.

David Alaba

Time to move on? (Photo by Fran Santiago/Getty Images)

David Alaba is one of a number of veterans whose contract at Real Madrid expires in 2026. And, as things stand, the Merengues have no plans to offer him a renewal. So, this summer represents the final chance for the club to gain some fee from his departure.

Since rupturing his ACL in December 2023, the Austrian has struggled to regain full fitness. His comeback earlier this year was far from convincing before he suffered another injury and had to undergo surgery again.

Alaba is one of Real Madrid’s highest earners with wages close to €19 million per season. However, he is now essentially the fifth-choice centre-back in the squad behind Dean Huijsen, Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, and Dean Huijsen.

Given the entire situation, it makes sense for Real Madrid to move on from Alaba and the player, too, as there is little chance for him to get regular minutes at the Santiago Bernabeu this season.

Eduardo Camavinga

End of the road? (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

One of the most promising youngsters in Europe when he arrived at Real Madrid from Rennes, Eduardo Camavinga is yet to fully flourish as was expected.

While there have been plenty of encouraging signs throughout his stint at the club, there have also been some concerns. For starters, the ill-discipline in his game, which cost Real Madrid on multiple occasions, make him a liability.

On top of that, Camavinga endured an injury-riddled season in 2024/25, suffering as many as four physical setbacks, leading him to miss over 30 games for club and country.

Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde, and Jude Bellingham are clearly ahead of Camavinga in the pecking order at Real Madrid and competition for places will get steeper if Real Madrid rope in another midfielder this summer.

With there being some interest from the Premier League, it might be a good opportunity for Real Madrid to cash in on Camavinga this summer.