Three Real Madrid Stars Cut Summer Vacations Short for Early Training

A trio of key Real Madrid first-team players have voluntarily ended their summer breaks ahead of schedule to rejoin pre-season training. This proactive decision is seen as a move to make a strong initial impression on new head coach José Mourinho.

While most of the star-studded Real Madrid squad has already commenced their preparations for the upcoming season at Valdebebas, five players were granted extended leave due to their participation in the World Cup.

These five players, including Marc Cucurella, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, Ibrahima Konaté, and Aurélien Tchouaméni, who reached the semi-finals of the tournament, were initially scheduled to return to Madrid on Wednesday, August 12th.

However, defying their extended break, three of these players have now reported back for training earlier than expected.

Mbappé, Konaté, and Cucurella were spotted at Valdebebas this morning, signaling their dedication and commitment to the team for the upcoming season.

English Translation:

A trio of members of the first-team ranks at La Liga giants Real Madrid on Monday reported back for pre-season training ahead of schedule. This of course comes with a view to making a positive first impression on new head coach José Mourinho.

The majority of Real Madrid’s star-studded squad made their way to Valdebebas to kickstart preparations for the campaign ahead over the course of the last few weeks.

Five of Los Blancos’ players, though, were afforded extended breaks owing to their respective efforts at the World Cup.

After advancing all the way to the semi-finals of the tournament, the quintet of Marc Cucurella, Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, Ibrahima Konaté and Aurélien Tchouaméni were informed that they would not be required back in Madrid until this coming Wednesday, August 12th.

But as alluded to above, this did not stop three members of this group from reporting back early.

As showcased below, Mbappé, Konaté and Cucurella showed their faces at Valdebebas this morning, confirming their commitment to the cause for the season ahead in the process: