{
  "id": 316516,
  "title": "Real Madrid manager opposed to the summer departure of two players – report",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/08/real-madrid-manager-opposed-to-the-summer-departure-of-two-players",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-08T17:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/real-madrid-manager-opposed-summer-173000615.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Real Madrid's manager, Jose Mourinho, has reportedly expressed opposition to the summer departures of two key players, Brahim Diaz and Thiago Pitarch. This comes as the Spanish giants have already signed several new additions this season, signaling their intent to revamp the squad under Mourinho's guidance. The club's spending spree this summer could lead to several departures, with Diaz and Pitarch among those facing uncertain futures. According to Miguel Serrano, Mourinho has no intention of losing either player this summer, as he believes they could prove invaluable to the team during the challenging campaign ahead. Pitarch, in particular, has drawn significant interest from other clubs, with Fulham expressing concrete interest and former Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa keen on a reunion with the young midfielder. Mourinho's desire to retain Pitarch is reportedly decisive, given his admiration for the teenager during pre-season. Diaz and Pitarch's potential roles next season are seen as crucial by Mourinho, as they offer the depth and flexibility needed to navigate the demanding schedule ahead, featuring matches across multiple competitions.",
  "summary": "Real Madrid have signed as many as six players so far this summer, with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande being the latest addition.This is a clear indication of Real Madrid’s intent and new coach Jose...",
  "key_points": [
    "Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho opposes summer departures of Brahim Diaz and Thiago Pitarch.",
    "Mourinho believes Diaz and Pitarch could be invaluable to the team during the challenging campaign.",
    "Fulham has expressed concrete interest in Thiago Pitarch, showing potential future departure."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Real Madrid projected lineup 2026-27: Yan Diomande joins fearsome attack but Jose Mourinho has issues to solve",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/real-madrid-projected-lineup-2026-27-yan-diomande-joins-fearsome",
        "published": "2026-08-07T07:00:01.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}