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May 31 update: Tchouaméni has reportedly verbally agreed to join Real Madrid, according to Fabrizio Romano. There’s nothing official yet, but this has been the midfielder’s goal since the beginning. Real Madrid has improved the offer in light of PSG’s heated pursuit, giving Monaco the fee it wanted plus some additional compenstation.
Aurelién Tchouaméni and his agent have reached verbal agreement with Real Madrid last weekend, before the UCL final. His priority has been clear for weeks. ⚪️ #RealMadrid
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 31, 2022
Real have improved their bid today for €80m plus add-ons as PSG were still pushing. Talks progressing. pic.twitter.com/Acvx6oF3L9
AS Monaco’s star defensive midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni is set to join Real Madrid on what is expected to be a massive transfer fee, but PSG and Liverpool remain in the hunt for the player per Fabrizio Romano. Tchouameni is one of the rising players in Ligue 1 and the latest find from Monaco.
AS Monaco have no intention to accept less than €80m for Aurélien Tchouaméni. He’s giving priority to Real Madrid as he already told his teammates - but nothing done or completed yet. #transfers
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 26, 2022
Paris Saint-Germain and Liverpool are still in direct contact with his agents. pic.twitter.com/XeGgdS5kPl
The Ligue 1 club has produced many talented players which have gone on to fetch massive fees, including Kylian Mbappe, Youri Tielemans and Bernardo Silva. Tchouaméni is next in line, as Romano reports Monaco is not going to accept a sum under €80 million.
Real Madrid has had to pivot after losing Mbappe, who also was linked to Liverpool before ultimately returning to PSG. Now all three clubs are battling for Tchouaméni, although the player seems set to head to La Liga. With Casemiro and Toni Kroos getting up there in age, this looks to be a strong buy for Real Madrid.