Real Madrid contracts: Which players are free to leave Bernabeu in 2026?

Real Madrid are targeting a significant improvement under Xabi Alonso after falling short against arch-rivals Barcelona in Carlo Ancelotti's final season in charge.

However, some important players for the club in recent years may not be coming on the journey.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the Real Madrid players whose contracts expire in the summer of 2026.

Which Real Madrid players are out of contract in June 2026?

Dani Carvajal

Age: 33

Position: Right-back

Transfer value: £10.2m

Joined: July 1, 2013

Joining fee: £5.5m

Real Madrid appearances: 436

Real Madrid goals: 14

Honours at Real Madrid

La Liga (4): 2016-17, 2019-20 2021-22, 2023-24

Copa del Rey (2): 2013-14, 2022-23

Spanish Super Cup (4): 2017, 2020, 2022, 2024

UEFA Champions League (6): 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2021-22, 2023-24

UEFA Super Cup (5): 2014, 2016, 2017, 2022, 2024

FIFA Club World Cup (5): 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2022

FIFA Intercontinental Cup (1): 2024

Carvajal missed the majority of the 2024-25 season due to a serious knee injury, but he has recently had his contract extended until the summer of 2026, so the Spain international will remain with the club for at least one more campaign.

Antonio Rudiger

Age: 32

Position: Centre-back

Transfer value: £21.2m

Joined: June 2, 2022

Joining fee: Free transfer

Real Madrid appearances: 158

Real Madrid goals: 7

Honours at Real Madrid

La Liga (1): 2023-24

Copa del Rey (1): 2022-23

Spanish Super Cup (1): 2023-24

UEFA Champions League (1): 2023-24

UEFA Super Cup (2): 2022, 2024

FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2022

FIFA Intercontinental Cup (1): 2024

Rudiger was again a vital player for Real Madrid during the 2024-25 campaign, making 55 appearances in all competitions, and he has been an excellent performer for the club over the last three seasons. As a result, it would not be a surprise to see the centre-back soon handed fresh terms at Bernabeu.

David Alaba

Age: 33

Position: Centre-back

Transfer value: £16.9m

Joined: May 28, 2021

Joining fee: Free transfer

Real Madrid appearances: 120

Real Madrid goals: 5

Honours at Real Madrid

La Liga (2): 2021-22, 2023-24

Copa del Rey (1): 2022-23

Spanish Super Cup (1): 2021-22

Champions League (2): 2021-22, 2023-24

UEFA Super Cup (1): 2022

FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2022

FIFA Intercontinental Cup (1): 2024

Alaba missed the end of the 2024-25 campaign with another serious knee injury, but he is now back in the fold. There has been speculation surrounding the Austria international's long-term role at Bernabeu, and it will be interesting to see what the future holds for the defender.