Real Madrid are undoubtedly one of the most busiest clubs in the transfer windows. Well, this summer wouldn’t be any different. Real Madrid would be looking at letting go of some players. In fact, some of the players that could leave gave already been hinted on by several media bodies in Spain.
If you don’t have a clue on who these players are, then this post is for you. In this post, you’ll be reading about four players at Real Madrid who might leave at the end of the season. Here are the names of the players.
Players At Real Madrid Who Might Leave At the End of the Season
These are four players at Real Madrid who might leave at the end of the 2025/2026 season:
1. David Alaba
One of the reasons why David Alaba has been on Real Madrid’s transfer list is due to his injury problems in recent seasons. As a result, he has been available in fewer games than expected. This has affected Real Madrid in tough games especially coming into the tough games such as against Barcelona where the team conceded a 3 goals that could have been avoided.
In addition, at 33 years old David Alaba recovery has taken longer and the club has been forced to rely on younger defenders. So, Real Madrid’s long-term planning which focuses on youth and physical durability places Alaba in a difficult position.
In fact, looking at the 2025/2026 season, David Alaba has made less than 15 appearances across all competitions with most coming early before injury setbacks. However, his minutes per match have dropped sharply and his absence during key fixtures has forced tactical adjustments.
On the other hand, Real Madrid have conceded less goals when younger defenders were introduced which has given Real Madrid the confidence that the team can survive without Alaba.
On the payroll, David Alaba is also on high wages and the club may prefer to reduce financial pressure rather than extend an aging player with recurring injuries. No doubt, selling at the end of the season will allow Real Madrid to reinvest in younger defenders and maintain squad balance.
2. Vinícius Júnior
Despite the fact that Vinicius Júnior has stepped up in his performance this season compared to last season, questions have risen around his future. Yes, recent reports have suggested that his contract negotiations with Real Madrid have not been as smooth as expected.
The reason is because Real Madrid are cautious about entering a risky financial commitment especially with the other players wages that would be paid by the club.
In the current season, Vinícius Júnior has featured in other 30 matches for Real Madrid in all competitions. Also, he has been able to record double figures in goals and assists in this season already. Even in the dribbles sheet, Vinicius Júnior average dribbles per match remain among the highest in La Liga.
In Vinicius Júnior transfer saga, it seems that Real Madrid do not actively want to sell Vinícius but want to be realistic in their decision. If a record-breaking offer arrives, the club could consider a sale as a strategic decision.
This is why Vinícius often appears in discussions around players that could leave Real Madrid at the end of the season. According to reports, teams such as Chelsea, Arsenal and PSG would be interested in his services if he choose to the time comes for him to leave.
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3. Dani Ceballos
Dani Ceballos has made close to 20 appearances in all competitions for Real Madrid this season. However, this appearance have come with him being as a substitute. Despite this fact, he has registered 1 goal and 2 assists so far this season. This record is quite impressive especially looking at his average playing time per match bring just under 45 minutes.
The reason why Dani Ceballos could be sold is because of his meds for regular football. Yes, this is true because the World Cup is fast approaching and that wouldn’t want to afford losing his place in the Spanish National Team. According to several transfer reports, Dani Ceballos market value is still around £20m — £50m. As a result, this has made him a hot target for top clubs in England and Spain most especially.
4. Arda Güler
In the 2025/2026 season so far, Arda Güler has made 18–22 appearances across competitions. What makes this number more impressive is the fact that most of his appearance came from the bench. However that has not stopped Arda Guler from showing his class. He has scored 4 goals this season and has provided assists this season. His goal-per-minute ratio is also impressive when compared to other young attackers in Europe.
Arda Güler’s name has appeared on the transfer sheet of Real Madrid for a different reasons. For him and his agent, it is about fast development for the player rather than the money. As a result, there have been discussions between his entourage about a potential loan or even a permanent sale with a buy-back clause if playing time remains limited. Some of the teams that have showed interest include Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City among others.
Conclusion
There’s no doubt that the upcoming 2026 summer transfer window would be a busy one for Real Madrid’s players. Many would be looking to make a transfer for the money. On the other hand, others could make a transfer for more development and playing time. Regardless, FootballTopWay wishes these players all the best.