Real Madrid have already decided on their first two moves for next season, bringing back two familiar faces to Madrid fans. Los Blancos will bring back former midfielder Nico Paz and Brazilian striker Endrick Felipe, who will return from his loan spell in France.
General director Jose Ángel Sánchez, chief scout Juni Calafat and president Florentino Pérez are in full planning for next season, while the current squad is still considered imperfect.
The club's hierarchy have stressed that they believe he has enough quality to compete on all fronts, but after investing €165 million last summer, Real Madrid are ready to invest again.
Endrick returns from loan to Lyon
According to Diario AS, the first move will be to bring back Endrick. The 19-year-old Brazilian forward has had few opportunities under Carlo Ancelotti and, after four months out with a hamstring injury from May to September, played just 110 minutes for Xabi Alonso. As a result, he was loaned out to Olympique Lyon, where he has made a solid start, scoring five goals and providing one assist in his first six games. The Real Madrid board sees this as proof of his quality.
With Kylian Mbappé as Alvaro Arbeloa's main source of goals, Endrick's return is expected to be welcomed by the club.
Nico Paz, the first acquisition of 2026
Real Madrid's first signing of 2026 will be the activation of the buy-back clause for midfielder Nico Paz. The Argentine star was named Serie A's Young Player of the Year last season and has continued his fine form this term. Paz was sold for €5m and Real Madrid can now activate the buy-back option for €9m, a very good deal.
The addition of Paz will increase competition for Arda Guler and Brahim Diaz in the team's attacking department. /Express newspaper
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