'Operation Departures' - Real Madrid prepared to sell five first-team stars including Rodrygo as part of clear-out under new manager Xabi Alonso

Real Madrid are ready to offload five players before summer transfer window closes on September 1 to maintain the 25-member squad for the 2025-26 campaign. The list of five players include Brazilian winger Rodrygo, who has been linked with a move away from Santiago Bernabeu throughout the summer, amid strong interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.

Rodrygo among five players who could leave Madrid
Endrick could be sent out on loan
Madrid players will reconvene for pre-season on August 4

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WHAT HAPPENED?
Xabi Alonso will conduct the first training session of Madrid's pre-season on August 4 at Valdebebas, after which the club will step up their efforts to sell the five footballers. According to AS, Rodrygo, Endrick, David Alaba, Dani Ceballos and Ferland Mendy are the players who are likely to leave Los Blancos this summer.

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THE BIGGER PICTURE
In the case of Rodrygo, Madrid will only take a final decision after the player has a chat with manager Alonso. They currently value the player at €100 million (£87m/$116m) and are unlikely to lower their asking price. Premier League clubs like Arsenal and Liverpool had earlier shown interest in the Selecao star, while Tottenham are the latest club to join the transfer race.
DID YOU KNOW?
Endrick, who recently suffered a fresh injury setback, is likely to remain sidelined during the start of the new season. The Brazilian wonderkid will not be sold permanently, but the club could consider a loan move so that the youngster gets more game time.