There have been many attempts to sign French midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni ever since he landed in the Spanish capital four years ago. Paris Saint-Germain even agreed on the personal side, but Monaco refused to let him go to a club in their own league.
The 26-year-old is said to be happy at Real Madrid, but like most others, a little unsure of what will happen now that Jose Mourinho has returned.
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Manchester United intend to stay in the top four of the Premier League this season and know, just by looking around at their competitors, it’s going to be tough. Tottenham, in particular, are out of style and shop players with both henna.
A major European club is willing to pay €80 million for Aurélien Tchouaméni, and thus new twists and turns have arisen in the transfer saga surrounding the French midfielder. According to the latest news from Real Madrid, Manchester United have stepped up their pursuit of the 26-year-old, and the transfer could exceed €80 million. The interest from England is well advanced, but there is currently no confirmation that the parties have reached an agreement.
The Old Trafford club are looking to strengthen their midfield during the summer transfer window and see Tchouaméni as an ideal option as a defensive midfielder. The upcoming talks will determine whether the interest develops into a formal bid.
Manchester United prepare bid of over €80 million
Manchester United are willing to invest more than €80 million to convince the Spanish giants. Such an amount would have allowed Real Madrid to recoup the original fixed transfer fee they paid for the player in 2022. Tchouaméni arrived from AS Monaco at the time for €80 million, plus a further €20 million in potential bonus payments based on performance terms. The French then signed a six-year contract, meaning he is still tied to the club until June 30, 2028.
The length of the contract gives Real Madrid a negotiating position without pressure for an imminent free farewell. The club can therefore reject the offer, demand a higher amount, or accept the transfer if the revenue can finance other player purchases in the squad.
Since arriving in Madrid, Tchouaméni has been used as both a central midfielder and a centre-back. During the last season, he played 49 games, scored two goals and recorded a total of 3,940 minutes in various competitions.
Real Madrid is considering a significant sale
Real Madrid are now analysing the sporting and financial consequences of parting ways with one of their midfielders. Tchouaméni is 26 years old, has two years left on his contract, and plays a position that the team will have to replace. The proposed amount from the English club would be among the highest revenues Real Madrid have ever received for a player sale. However, the final price must reflect both the initial investment and the Frenchman’s role in the line-up.
Manchester United are looking for a midfielder who can operate just in front of the defence. The departure of Casemiro, combined with physical problems with other players in the squad, has reinforced the need to bring in a player for that particular position. Tchouaméni fits perfectly into this profile, thanks to his experience in LaLiga, the Champions League and the French national team. The English club have also considered other midfielders, but negotiations with Madrid must first move forward before alternative options become relevant.
No signed documents so far
The transfer cannot be considered complete until one of the clubs publishes a statement, or reliable sources confirm that a final agreement is in place. At the moment, it is also not known what contractual conditions are offered to the player, or how the amount is divided between fixed sum and performance-based bonuses. The next step will be to see if Manchester United make a formal offer of over €80 million, and if the player himself is willing to negotiate a move. Tchouaméni’s consent is crucial, even if the clubs should agree among themselves.
Real Madrid will have to decide in the coming weeks whether they want to keep the Frenchman, or make the sale of him one of the market’s main operations. Until the documents are finalized and signed, Aurélien Tchouaméni is still a player for the white club.
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