Four years after arriving at Real Madrid with a Champions League and La Liga title to his name, Aurélien Tchouaméni could be on his way out of the Spanish capital. With Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United lurking, newly appointed coach José Mourinho has already put his foot down.
After the World Cup with France and the summer break, Aurélien Tchouaméni will return to Spain. Whether the French international will start another season with Real Madrid, the penultimate year of his contract, remains a hot topic at the club. Since the training ground altercation between Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde in Valdebebas in mid-May, the midfielder’s future in Madrid has looked uncertain.
PSG and Manchester United circle as Tchouaméni transfer talk intensifies
Paris Saint-Germain has been floated as a possible destination by those close to Tchouaméni. His representatives even offered his services to the Ligue 1 giants, who are looking for midfield depth. Manchester United, too, has shown interest, eager to fill the gap left by Casemiro. But Real Madrid’s presidential election appears to have sealed the next chapter for Tchouaméni.
José Mourinho shuts down Tchouaméni departure rumours
Florentino Pérez was re-elected as Real Madrid president and quickly formalised an agreement with José Mourinho to succeed Alvaro Arbeloa as head coach. The Special One returns to the Santiago Bernabéu 13 years after leaving for Chelsea. The Portuguese coach has already made his position on Tchouaméni clear. Despite media speculation about a potential exit, Mourinho has taken the discussion of a transfer off the table. The French international remains a non-negotiable part of his plans.