Chelsea and Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing 24-year-old versatile French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from Real Madrid.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Aurelien Tchouameni is ready to embark on a new adventure after a few seasons with Real Madrid. Chelsea and Manchester City are keen on signing the versatile French midfielder, with the Premier League bigwigs ready to cough up €120 million to price him away from the Santiago Bernabeu.
How has Aurelien Tchouameni fared at Real Madrid?
Aurelien Tchouameni has been one of the best midfielders in the world since joining Real Madrid from AS Monaco in July 2022. Los Blancos beat intense competition to secure the services of the Frenchman, who has gone from strength to strength in the last two years at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The 24-year-old has also showcased his versatility at Real Madrid, playing as a centre-back apart from his primary role of a holding midfielder. Tchouameni has turned out nearly 100 times thus far for the reigning La Liga champions while chipping in with three goals and five assists.
In addition, the French midfielder has been a mainstay in the middle of the park for Les Bleus, playing his part in Didier Deschamps’s side becoming one of the most solid teams in the world. However, Aurelien Tchouameni’s spell with Real Madrid might end in the 2025 summer transfer window, with Chelsea and Manchester City ready to pay €120 million to secure his services.
Premier League move on the horizon?
Chelsea’s interest in Aurelien Tchouameni is surprising. While the Frenchman will be an upgrade on every midfielder at Stamford Bridge, the Blues do not need to bolster their midfield unit unless they continue their infamous hoarding. Instead, Chelsea should focus on trimming a bloated squad before signing new players.
As for Manchester City, the Real Madrid midfielder can be an alternative to Rodri, who will return from a long-term knee injury next season. The French midfielder’s versatility means he can form a solid partnership alongside Rodri in the middle of the park, allowing the Spaniard to hone his creative prowess.
The report suggests Tchouameni is ready to embark on a new adventure next summer. However, recent reports have claimed that the 24-year-old is happy at Real Madrid and will only leave if he does not remain a mainstay. So, a summer move to Chelsea or Manchester City will be surprising, even if the Premier League bigwigs offer €120 million.
