The Real Madrid accelerates its setup for the upcoming season. On Wednesday, two of its star signings from the World Cup passed medical examinations and joined training under José Mourinho's orders: German defender Antonio Rüdiger and Brazilian forward Endrick. Both are now at Valdebebas and beginning to work with the squad, a move that underlines the ambition of the Madrid side ahead of upcoming challenges.

Rüdiger and Endrick ready to begin

According to mundodeportivo.com, both footballers completed the mandatory medical review process this morning before joining the first training session with Mourinho. The German arrives to strengthen the defence, while Endrick adds to the attacking options of a team seeking to defend its dominance.

The simultaneous incorporation of two high-level internationals underscores that Real Madrid is maintaining pace in its preparations, despite the setback caused by World Cup participation for some of its players. Both arrived after competing in the world tournament with their respective national teams, making their signing an immediate boost for supporters eager for quality reinforcements.

The carousel of reintegrations

Real Madrid manages a complex schedule of reintegrations depending on when each player exited international competition. Already training normally are Turkish midfielder Arda Güler, Uruguayan Fede Valverde and recent Dutch signing Denzel Dumfries.

In coming sessions, more will arrive during this third week of preparation:

• Vinícius Jr. (Brazil)
• Bernardo Silva (Portugal) — another new signing
• Brahim Díaz (Morocco)
• Thibaut Courtois (Belgium)

Conversely, Real Madrid has decided to extend the rest period for other internationals. Ibrahima Konaté (France) and Marc Cucurella (Spain) will enjoy a few more days off, as will Kylian Mbappé and Aurélien Tchouaméni, both French. This staggered distribution allows Mourinho to have available groups to work with without prolonged waiting periods.

Mourinho already has pieces in place

The addition of Rüdiger and Endrick is no minor matter in the context of Madrid's project. With Mourinho in charge, every preseason session is an opportunity to refine the tactical details that will define the season. The Portuguese coach already counts on two top-tier offensive and defensive reinforcements, allowing him to begin shaping a team with clear identity.

The speed at which Real Madrid processes medical checks and gets players on the pitch also reflects notable logistical efficiency. There are no delays: medical tests in the morning and training at Valdebebas under Mourinho's supervision in the afternoon.

What to expect until the league starts?

With Rüdiger strengthening a defence that needed solidity and Endrick providing goalscoring ability, Madrid enters the final stretch of preseason with weighty players. Some internationals are still to arrive, but the team is beginning to take shape. The question now is how Mourinho will synchronise all these talents when the curtain rises on the first LaLiga matchday. The accelerated work of these days will be decisive.