Real Madrid intend to make more signings this summer even after four new additions – Romano

Real Madrid intend to make more signings this summer even after four new additions – Romano

class="wp-block-paragraph">Real Madrid’s summer rebuild under Jose Mourinho is well and truly underway, with the club already securing deals for no less than four players, even though none of them has been officiated yet.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">Marc Cucurella was the most recent player to reach a verbal agreement with Real Madrid and the move could be officiated as soon as today.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">Cucurella would become Real Madrid’s fourth signing, after Ibrahima Konate, Denzel Dumfries and Bernardo Silva. However, the club are still not done, as far as the transfer market is concerned.

More to come at the Bernabeu

class="wp-block-paragraph">According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid’s work in the market is far from finished.

Real Madrid will bring in more players even after the Cucurella deal. (Photo by Manuel Velasquez/Getty Images)

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class="wp-block-paragraph">Despite the volume of business already completed, the club fully intend to make further signings before the window closes.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">It is a clear statement of intent from a club determined to put two trophyless seasons firmly behind them.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">With Florentino Perez having promised a marquee Galactico signing during his election campaign, and Mourinho keen to mould the squad to his exact specifications, supporters can expect plenty more activity in the coming weeks.

The Cucurella detailsJose Mourinho is keen on further reinforcements. (Photo by Jose Manuel Alvarez Rey/Getty Images)

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class="wp-block-paragraph">On the latest arrival, Romano confirms that the deal for Cucurella has been finalised for a guaranteed fee of €55 million plus €5 million in add-ons, taking the total package to €60 million.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">The Spanish full-back addresses one of the defensive areas Mourinho was eager to reinforce, and his arrival continues a comprehensive overhaul that spans defence, midfield and the wide areas.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">Konate, meanwhile, is expected to join the club after the FIFA World Cup. He is currently on international duty with France.

Mourinho’s era begins on July 13th

class="wp-block-paragraph">Romano also confirms that Mourinho will officially take charge on July 13, having signed a three-year contract.

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class="wp-block-paragraph">As part of his backroom setup, the Portuguese coach is set to appint former Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira as his assistant.