Real Madrid Plans €70 Million Mora Release Clause Activation

Real Madrid is actively strengthening its squad by securing promising young talent and planning for future midfield reinforcements. The club is set to activate the €70 million release clause to acquire 18-year-old Portuguese midfielder Rodrigo Mora from FC Porto, with plans to loan him back for another season to aid his development. Mora's versatility, vision, and ball-winning abilities have made him a key player for Porto, and Real Madrid’s coaching staff, led by Xabi Alonso, see him as a vital part of their long-term project. Additionally, Real Madrid has confirmed a new long-term contract for young striker Gonzalo García, who impressed during the Club World Cup and will serve as a backup for Kylian Mbappé. While the club is not expected to sign a midfielder this summer, they have identified Paris Saint-Germain’s Vitinha as a potential target for 2026, when his €90 million release clause becomes active; however, current tense relations with PSG make a near-term transfer unlikely. The club is cautious about overspending this summer but aims to rejuvenate its midfield and maintain competitive squad depth through strategic long-term planning.