With only 248 minutes played this season at Real Madrid, Morocco international Brahim Díaz has not won a fixed place in the line-ups. Yet coach José Mourinho appreciates his day-to-day professionalism at Valdebebas, according to Defensa Central.
Brahim Díaz’s playing time at Real Madrid this season is counted in minutes rather than matches: 248, according to Defensa Central. A total that sums up the Morocco international’s current status in the Madrid squad, with competition having left him no fixed place.
The Portuguese coach nonetheless does not draw a negative conclusion about the player. According to the Spanish outlet, he appreciates his day-to-day professionalism at Valdebebas and has acknowledged that he dislikes not being able to offer him more minutes.
Limited playing time
The 248 minutes recorded by Defensa Central sum up a season marked by reduced playing time. Brahim Díaz has not won a fixed place in Real Madrid’s line-ups despite the competition. The Spanish outlet does not break down how that playing time is split between the league and other competitions.
The player operates in a competitive squad. According to Defensa Central, Mourinho acknowledges that he dislikes not being able to give Brahim Díaz more minutes.
Professionalism, Mourinho’s argument
What Mourinho highlights is the player’s attitude. In his daily work at Valdebebas, Brahim Díaz shows a professionalism that the coach appreciates, Defensa Central reports. The outlet says no more on the point.
The Spanish outlet goes no further: no direct quote is attributed to Mourinho, and nothing indicates that this esteem will translate into an increased role.
A contract deadline in June 2027
The player’s contract adds another dimension to the case. Brahim Díaz features in the XI of the most valuable players whose contracts expire in June 2027, with a value of 35 million euros according to Transfermarkt. According to the same source, he will be able to negotiate freely with other clubs from January 2027, when the transfer window opens.
That deadline does not, however, mean a departure. No interested club is named at this stage.