LaLiga: Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti rules out any more signings

Despite reports suggesting that the Spanish giants were still seeking a centre-back to replace Nacho and Rafa Marín, Ancelotti dismissed these claims, stating, “The squad is closed. [Jesus] Vallejo is back, [David] Alaba is recovering.

“We have young centre-backs like Joan, Jacobo, and Raul [Asencio] who are training and have a lot of quality. I believe we are well covered in this position.”

Nacho recently signed with Saudi Arabian side Al Qadsiah after ending a two-decade association with Madrid, while Marín, who spent last season on loan at Deportivo Alavés, joined Napoli on a permanent transfer. Additionally, Madrid lost Spain striker Joselu to Qatari side Al Gharafa.

Ancelotti, who led his team to victories in LaLiga, the Champions League, and the Spanish Super Cup last season, does not anticipate any more player departures. “No one will be leaving because everyone wants to stay,” he stated.

The coach also addressed the challenge of adapting to the absence of Toni Kroos, who retired from football after Euro 2024 following a nine-year tenure at Madrid. “We are missing Kroos,” Ancelotti said. “But we have possibilities to replace him, although in a different way because there is no player like him, with his quality. But we have many other resources.”

Real Madrid will kick off their U.S. summer tour against Ancelotti’s former club AC Milan on Wednesday at Soldier Field in Chicago. They will then face FC Barcelona in the Clásico on August 3 at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and conclude the tour against Chelsea on August 6 at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.