Real Madrid are keen to reduce the number of players in their first-team squad, and are ready to deliver their message clearly to those who do not want to leave.
Los Blancos knows that he cannot force any of the players to leave, but he will make it clear that the best option for these players is to continue their career elsewhere, like Luka Jovic, who is close to joining Fiorentina.
The contracts of Isco, Gareth Bale and Marcelo all expired at the end of last month, after a season rarely seen on the pitch.
With 7 players remaining whose contracts are set to expire next summer, the "Royal" hopes that they will follow the example of Isco, Bale and Marcelo.
Dani Ceballos and Marco Asensio are demanding more minutes of play, which could be difficult next season, while Mariano Diaz and Borga Mayoral have been told that the team will not use them next season.
As for Toni Kroos, Nacho and goalkeeper Lunin, these also expire next summer, but the goalkeeper has already started talks to renew his contract, as well as with Nacho, and Real is looking forward to announcing the renewal of the players' contract soon.
As for the German international, he refused to renew his contract last May, preferring to wait and see the development of his physical condition, fitness and the role he plays in the future before agreeing to extend his contract.
Too many players
Real Madrid has 27 first-team players.
And they gather again from today.
Obviously, that's a lot for a squad.
Moreover, the club's theory is that an increase in the number of players in the dressing room creates turmoil and tension, which the club is trying to avoid.
Among these 27 players, there are two players who know they will leave, as the Brazilian Reinier Jesus and the Japanese Kubo realize that they are obligated to search for a new club before the end of the summer Mercato.
Neither of them will be able to leave (real are hoping two or three will), but the goal is to reduce the size of the squad and balance the wage bill.