Kylian Mbappe future at Real Madrid in doubt as Jose Mourinho arrives amid triple exit

Real Madrid are reportedly preparing for major changes this summer, with Kylian Mbappe’s long-term future now becoming part of a wider discussion following Jose Mourinho’s expected return to the Bernabeu.

According to reports from AS and L’Equipe, Real Madrid are no longer treating Mbappe as untouchable despite the French forward continuing to deliver remarkable numbers in front of goal. The development comes alongside claims from Fabrizio Romano that three established first-team players are set to leave the club before Mourinho officially begins his second spell in charge.

The story combines several major threads at once: a managerial reset, senior departures and increasing scrutiny around one of football’s biggest stars.

Reports suggest Mourinho will return to Madrid on an initial two-year contract as the club attempts to rebuild after an underwhelming campaign.

The Portuguese manager would reportedly arrive knowing that several experienced players will not be part of his plans.

According to Romano, club captain Dani Carvajal and defender David Alaba are expected to leave upon the expiry of their deals, while Dani Ceballos is also anticipated to depart despite remaining under contract.

Ceballos has previously attracted interest from Marseille, while Real Betis and Ajax have also been linked with possible moves.

Those exits remove significant experience from the squad and potentially create leadership gaps Mourinho would immediately need to address.

Real Madrid traditionally build around elite talent, but Mourinho's arrival potentially changes the emphasis.

His previous spell at the club relied heavily on structure, hierarchy and collective discipline. If reports are accurate and Madrid are reassessing every part of the squad, even high-profile names could become part of broader conversations.

That does not necessarily mean Mbappe is likely to leave.

Listening to offers and actively wanting to sell a player are very different positions.

But the fact such reports are emerging at all suggests Madrid may be entering one of their biggest summer transitions in years.

The immediate focus will move toward Mourinho's official arrival and Real Madrid's early transfer decisions.

The club will first need to address confirmed departures and assess where reinforcements are required before attention turns to bigger questions around star players. Much will also depend on Mourinho's early discussions with senior figures and whether the new manager sees Mbappe as the centrepiece of his rebuild.

Transfer windows often create speculation around elite players, particularly at clubs undergoing change, so further reporting is likely in the coming weeks.

Will Mourinho build his next Real Madrid side around Mbappe, or could this summer become one of the club's biggest reset moments?