Florentino Pérez operates with a clear motto: “Don’t leave until tomorrow what you can do today.” His relentless drive to assemble and plan ahead helped him steer his business path through setbacks, and when Pérez assumed Real Madrid presidency, he brought this proactive mindset to a club where problems were often resolved in the moment. Another guiding principle is a simple belief: think big. There are numerous examples of this mindset at Chamartín, where a culture of ambitious goals defines every decision.
Vinicius renewed his contract with Real Madrid until 2027
Today, the club is executing the medium and long-term strategy devised alongside general manager José Ángel Sánchez and club director Juni Calafat, focusing on Real Madrid’s core group. The renegotiations extended Vinícius Júnior through 2027, Rodrygo Goes through 2028, Eduardo Camavinga through 2029, and Valverde through 2028, solidifying the team’s backbone for years to come, and signaling a stable platform for sustained success.
Four young players have established themselves in the first team, becoming the pillars of the squad and widely recognized as central to Real Madrid’s recent triumphs under Carlo Ancelotti. The club’s strategic plan over the past two seasons has built a virtuous cycle that yielded multiple titles. Jude Bellingham is bound by a contract until 2029, while Aurélien Tchouaméni will remain in the white jersey until June 2028. The coming five years imply a strengthening core, with a promising horizon as Next summer bring Brazilian prodigy Endrick, who turns 18 on July 21, arrives with a contract through 2027 and a potential extension option to 2030.
Jude Bellingham and Vinícius Junior are pictured together as the club moves forward in a period of renewal and growth.
By projecting the players’ ages in five years, it would be 2028 when Vinícius and Tchouaméni are 28, Rodrygo Goes 27, Camavinga and Bellingham 25, Endrick 22, with Valverde and Militao at 30. The renewed contract for Camavinga is part of this long-term plan, extending his deal through 2028 and reinforcing the squad’s stability as part of Real Madrid’s forward-looking strategy.
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This framework highlights a French-speaking midfield complemented by Camavinga and Tchouaméni as a robust pivot, while Vinícius, Rodrygo, and Endrick provide Brazilian flair up front. The captaincy dream sits with Valverde, whose journey began at Peñarol in May 2015, when he arrived at age 16 after a five-million-euro move, and whose path aligns with the club’s long-range ambitions.
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The central midfield bears the strength of a duo with African roots, reflecting a football school that has shaped champions. Calafat continues to scout diamonds in Brazil, a market that consistently yields top attacking talents. This strategy, guided by Juni Calafat, extends beyond one market and remains attentive to emerging European prospects, ensuring a steady influx of talent to sustain Real Madrid’s elite status.
Bernabéu, Di Stéfano and Florentino
The core of the squad is designed to endure. The club envisions an era where galactic signings like Mbappé or Haaland could join, paired with a lineup fortified by experienced custodians and young talents trained at Valdebebas. A future era will see the youth from the Florentino Pérez Sports City—already a symbol of the club’s development model—emerge as the backbone of first-team success.
For this reason, Real Madrid plans a redesigned Bernabéu, the Di Stéfano stadium where Castilla competes, and the Florentino Pérez Sports City in Valdebebas. The project reflects a holistic approach to infrastructure, training, and player development, shaping the next generation of club legends and staff who will drive the club forward.
The Sports City spans 1.2 million square meters, featuring 11 football pitches both natural and artificial, the Di Stéfano stadium with a 6,000 spectator capacity, a basketball pavilion, a medical center, administrative facilities, and player residences. This integrated complex underpins the club’s commitment to nurturing talent from the academy through the first team.
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Looking to the future, two players occupy strategic space on Pérez’s desk: Kylian Mbappé and Xabi Alonso. Mbappé remains a close objective, while Alonso represents a long-term consolidation plan. Advisors remind the president that realism and prudent strategy should steer decisions so that ambitious plans can mature into lasting success.
In this ongoing narrative, the club continues to pursue a balance between immediate performance and sustainable growth. The philosophy centers on building a durable core, smart recruitment, and a seamless blend of young talents with seasoned veterans, all while maintaining a culture that rewards hard work and discipline.