Real Madrid were following Aurelien Tchouameni for quite some time now. The French midfielder was also keen to join the European Champions. The first business of this transfer window for Real Madrid was supposed to be Kylian Mbappe. But he surprisingly chose to stay at PSG at the very last moment.
As Mbappe has decided to renew his contract with PSG, Real Madrid wanted to strengthen the other areas of their squad. French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni was one of the priority transfer targets now that Mbappe would not be joining Real Madrid this summer. Real Madrid have also signed German defender Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer from Chelsea.
Real Madrid already had an agreement on personal terms with Tchouameni, however, there were multiple meetings between the clubs regarding the transfer fee. Finally, after multiple negotiations, Real Madrid and Monaco have now agreed on the transfer of the player.
Here We Go: Aurelien Tchouameni joins Real Madrid until 2027
Reliable transfer journalist, Fabrizio Romano has given a “Here We Go” to the transfer of Aurelien Tchouameni from AS Monaco to Real Madrid, which means the transfer has been officially agreed upon between the clubs and only the confirmation from the clubs is pending, which is just a matter of time.
The transfer fee agreed for Aurelien Tchouameni is €80m plus add-ons which almost amounts to €100m.
Many top European clubs like PSG and Liverpool wanted the Frenchman but he had his priorities fixed for Real Madrid, as not many players can turn down when Real Madrid come calling.
Tchouameni has been in excellent form this season for Monaco and is one of the best young defensive midfielders right now. Real Madrid needed a defensive cover for Casemiro and the Monaco star is the perfect replacement.
Real Madrid’s celebrated midfield of Kroos, Casemiro and Modric is not growing younger. So as time passes by, they will pass on the midfield baton to Valverde, Camavinga and Tchouameni.
