Real Madrid has already started outlining its project for the next season, without turning its back on the remaining competitions of this season. The club's management believes that the current squad is capable of strongly competing for both the Spanish League and the UEFA Champions League titles, while simultaneously striving to make qualitative improvements to the team.

The priorities of the Royal Club are to strengthen its ranks with defenders in the center-back position, in addition to signing a midfielder. Vitinha is considered the first choice on the planning table, while Smits is a potential second alternative.

In addition to following the shining stars in other clubs, Real Madrid pays special attention to players who graduated from "La Fabrica" and continued their development outside the club, or those who benefited from loans to prove their capabilities in European fields, as is the case with Endrick.

Nico Paz and Endrick... the first signings of the 2026-2027 season.

The latest developments indicate that two players are close to returning to Real Madrid, despite four months remaining in the current season. These players are Nico Paz and the Brazilian forward Endrick. Although their situations differ, both have become part of the coaching staff and management's plans for the next season.

For Nico Paz, the decision has been made for his official return to Real Madrid starting from July 1st, after activating the release clause in his contract with Italian club Como, amounting to 9 million euros. The player, who previously appeared with the first team under Carlo Ancelotti, chose to leave in the summer of 2024 in search of more playing time and confidence, which he indeed achieved under the leadership of Cesc Fabregas. He later reached the Argentine national team with his sights set on participating in the World Cup. The success of the experience convinced all parties within Real Madrid that the time was right for Nico Paz to return to the first team, to be part of the new season's project.

Endrick.. A talent that was misused.

As for Endrick's case, it is entirely different, as his loan was due to the lack of playing opportunities under Xabi Alonso's management. In Valdebebas, there is evident dissatisfaction with how the Brazilian forward has been handled, as the management of his case is seen as unsuccessful, especially given the impressive performances he has delivered during his loan period, which have confirmed the validity of the bet on his success in European football.

Despite the previous belief that the loan was the best solution for all parties, there is a sense of regret within the club about his departure, as he proved his ability to contribute sooner than expected.

Jacobo Ramon... Case under evaluation

Alongside Nico Paz and Endrick, Real Madrid is closely monitoring the development of defender Jacobo Ramon, who is having a successful experience in Italy. Despite being completely satisfied with his performance, his return next summer is not guaranteed, as the possibility of him staying for an additional season to complete his maturation as a top-level player, similar to what happened with Nico Paz, is not ruled out.

In the end, Real Madrid has several players under observation, each with different circumstances, but the final decision always remains in the hands of the royal club, which continues to work quietly to build a team capable of dominating both domestically and in Europe in the coming years.