Real Madrid Femenino have confirmed the departures of Naomie Feller and Rocío Gálvez, adding two more significant exits to what is becoming one of the most transformative summers in the club’s history.
The announcements come amid a period of major change at Valdebebas, with several key figures already leaving or expected to leave as Real Madrid reshape their squad ahead of the 2026-27 season.
For a club still searching for its first major trophy and aiming to close the gap on Barcelona, the scale of this rebuild underlines the beginning of a new era.
Naomie Feller Leaves After Four Seasons at Real Madrid
Real Madrid announced on Sunday that Naomie Feller has decided to bring her time at the club to an end after four seasons in Madrid. The French forward leaves having made 136 appearances and scored 26 goals for Las Blancas, establishing herself as one of the most recognisable attacking players of the club’s modern era.
In an official statement, Real Madrid thanked Feller for her contributions and wished her and her family success in the next stage of her career.
Since arriving in Madrid, Feller played an important role in the club’s continued growth both domestically and in Europe. Her pace, versatility and ability to operate across the frontline made her a valuable option throughout several successful Champions League qualification campaigns.
While injuries occasionally disrupted her progress, Feller remained an important squad member and departs as one of the longest-serving players in the current team.
Rocío Gálvez Ends Five-Year Spell
Alongside Feller’s departure, Real Madrid also confirmed that defender Rocío Gálvez has completed her final season with the club. The Spanish international spent five years in Madrid and leaves after making 132 appearances and scoring 13 goals.
Throughout her time at Real Madrid, Gálvez became one of the defensive leaders within the squad, helping guide the team through a period of rapid development following the creation of the women’s side.
Her achievements extended beyond club football. In 2023, she became a FIFA Women’s World Cup winner with Spain, further cementing her reputation as one of the country’s most experienced defenders.
Real Madrid praised her professionalism, commitment and dedication during her five seasons at the club, thanking her for her service and contribution to the project.
Real Madrid’s Summer Rebuild Accelerates
The departures of Feller and Gálvez are far from isolated cases. Instead, they form part of a much larger restructuring process currently underway at Real Madrid.
Earlier this month, the club confirmed that two of the most influential players in team history, Caroline Weir and Teresa Abelleira, would also leave the club.
Weir departs as arguably the greatest player in Real Madrid Femenino history. The Scotland international leaves as the club’s all-time leading goalscorer and assist provider after scoring 63 goals in 125 appearances. Her creativity, leadership and ability to decide major matches made her one of the most important figures in the team’s rise.
Abelleira’s departure is equally significant. The Spain international spent six seasons at the club, making 170 appearances and becoming a central figure in midfield. A World Cup winner with Spain in 2023 and UEFA Women’s Nations League champion in 2024, Abelleira helped define Real Madrid’s playing style during their emergence as a Champions League regular.
The departure of goalkeeper Misa Rodríguez would add another enormous loss. Although not yet officially confirmed by the club, the Spain international is widely expected to leave after six seasons. With 215 appearances, she currently stands as Real Madrid Femenino’s all-time appearance leader and has been one of the faces of the project since its inception.
Meanwhile, uncertainty also surrounds the future of Swedish midfielder Hanna Bennison. Reports in Spain suggest the 23-year-old could seek a move after struggling for regular playing time during her first season at the club.
Taken together, the departures of Weir, Abelleira, Feller, Gálvez and potentially Misa represent the dismantling of much of the core that helped establish Real Madrid among Europe’s elite.
New Signings Signal the Beginning of a New Era
While several familiar faces are leaving, Real Madrid have already begun building for the future.
The club recently completed the signing of Portugal international Andreia Jacinto from Real Sociedad on a contract until 2030. The midfielder arrives with extensive Liga F experience and is expected to strengthen a midfield that will need replacing following the departures of Abelleira and Weir.
German international Elisa Senß has also joined from Eintracht Frankfurt on a four-year deal. The experienced midfielder brings leadership, defensive stability and international pedigree after establishing herself as one of the Bundesliga’s most consistent performers.
These additions suggest Real Madrid are prioritising midfield reinforcements as they attempt to rebuild the spine of the team.
Further arrivals are expected throughout the transfer window as the club seeks to create a squad capable of competing more consistently with Barcelona domestically and making deeper runs in the UEFA Women’s Champions League.
A Defining Summer for Real Madrid Femenino
Few transfer windows have carried greater significance for Real Madrid Femenino. The departures of club legends such as Caroline Weir, Teresa Abelleira and potentially Misa Rodríguez already mark the end of an era. The confirmed exits of Naomie Feller and Rocío Gálvez further reinforce the scale of change taking place.
For supporters, saying goodbye to so many familiar faces will be difficult. However, for club executives, this summer represents an opportunity to reshape the squad and accelerate Real Madrid’s pursuit of major honours.
The challenge now will be replacing not only quality on the pitch but also leadership, experience and identity. As the rebuild gathers pace, one thing is clear: Real Madrid Femenino will look very different when the 2026-27 season begins.
Source: Real Madrid
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