Real Madrid's Ambitious Project: New Bernabeu, New Squad

Karim Benzema and Dani Carvajal (Twitter @realmadriden)

JAKARTA - Despite the disappointment of losing Kylian Mbappe in the summer transfer window, Real Madrid are moving forward with their ambitious new project, both on the pitch and at the institutional level.

The jewel in Los Blancos' crown is the new Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, which is still undergoing a radical modern transformation while retaining its old charm.

On the pitch, another projected renovation is underway, with members of the senior squad such as Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane having left this summer. Then, players like David Alaba and Eduardo Camavinga came in.

While Los Blancos were unable to land Mbappe from stubborn Paris Saint-Germain in August, they are prepared at all costs to hijack the French striker once his contract expires next summer.

However, Mbappe is not the only world-class player Real Madrid is targeting. There's still Erling Haaland of Borussia Dortmund and Paul Pogba of Manchester United still on their radar.

Real Madrid is famous for big name signings. Although in recent years this is rarely the case anymore. However, the club has managed to tie up their key personnel in a new deal.

According to MARCA, Tuesday, September 7, seven first-team players are confirmed to play at the new Bernabeu: Lucas Vazquez (2024), Nacho (2023), Dani Carvajal (2025), Thibaut Courtois (2026), Karim Benzema (2023), and Fede Valverde (2027).

The eighth is Luka Modric, who has signed a contract until 2022 but, if he maintains his level of form, he could continue for another year without any problems.

Meanwhile, players whose futures are uncertain are Marcelo, Isco and Gareth Bale, whose contracts expire in June 2022 and are likely to leave for sporting and economic reasons.