MADRID - Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti has decided the number of players he wants in the Los Blancos squad this season. According to AS reports, reported by Football Espana, Wednesday (4/8), Ancelotti looks happy with the 22 senior players in his squad for next season.

Ancelotti also has three young players, namely Antonio Blanco, Victor Chust, and Miguel Gutierrez. Madrid were also reinforced by Gareth Bale, Martin Odegaard, and Luka Jovic who returned from loan.

Madrid have released Sergio Ramos and Raphael Varane. While they only brought in one player, namely David Alaba as a free player after his contract ended at Bayern Munich.

Madrid may still release several players before the summer transfer window ends. Mariano Diaz is one that has the potential to be sold.

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has ambitions to sign Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Kylian Mbappe. Therefore he needed big money to make it happen.

Madrid currently has a total of 27 senior players. Therefore Madrid will most likely reduce players before the transfer window closes at the end of this month.

Madrid failed to reach an agreement to keep Ramos. The captain finally left as a free agent and has now joined PSG.

Madrid have also reached an agreement with Manchester United regarding Varane's move. Just waiting for the France international to be officially announced as part of the Red Devils squad.