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, and he is again on the sidelines, with the Spaniard's future beyond this campaign unclear.

Antonio Rudiger

Age: 32

Position: Centre-back

Transfer value: £21.2m

Joined: June 2, 2022

Joining fee: Free transfer

Real Madrid appearances: 163

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.