Manchester United have failed in their pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni. The Premier League club wanted the defensive midfielder to anchor their engine room. According to transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano, the player has chosen to remain in Spain. He will sign a long-term contract extension with Real Madrid.
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Subscribe Sekarang →The English club established contact with the midfielder's representatives earlier this year. Reports indicated that the Manchester club viewed the French international as their primary target for the defensive midfield position. They prepared a substantial offer to test the Spanish club's resolve, but the doors in Madrid remained firmly shut.
The arrival of Jose Mourinho as the new manager at Real Madrid changed the pace of the negotiations. Based on a report from journalist Ben Jacobs, Mourinho considered the Frenchman vital to his tactical plans and demanded his retention. The club responded quickly to secure the player's future.
The new agreement keeps the player at the Estadio Bernabeu until June 2031. According to French news outlet RMC Sport, negotiations concluded swiftly after verbal terms were reached. The midfielder currently represents France at the 2026 World Cup and will return to a vastly improved financial package.
The financial terms of the extension reflect his growing status in the squad. According to Jacobs, the player is set to earn a net salary of 13 million euros per year. This figure places him among the highest earners at the club. The substantial salary expectations also contributed to Manchester United falling out of the race.
Real Madrid maintained a firm stance throughout the summer window. The club previously dismissed speculation regarding other high-profile midfield alternatives. With Manchester City retaining Rodri and Madrid denying links to Enzo Fernandez, keeping the French midfielder became the ultimate priority for the Spanish giants.