Insider Fabrizio Romano has quashed speculation about 26-year-old Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni making a switch to Manchester United.
Earlier in this transfer window, United had already bolstered their midfield by signing Andre Santos from Chelsea and Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa. Manager Michael Carrick was eyeing a third top-tier midfielder ahead of their Champions League campaign.
Details on Real Madrid’s stance and the player himself
- Spring interest: Manchester United had indeed attempted to secure Tchouameni’s transfer last April and May, seeing him as the ideal replacement for Casemiro.
- New contract: Talks were swiftly put to bed when the Frenchman agreed to a new long-term deal with Real Madrid until 2031.
- Role under Mourinho: Jose Mourinho sees Tchouameni as a key component in the holding midfield role, and the player is fully committed to Madrid’s project.
Romano stated:
The deal for the new contract has been fully completed and signed. Tchouameni will be a crucial part of Jose Mourinho's team, so Real and Aurelien will continue their journey together. There will be no transfer to United.
Thus, the door for the Frenchman’s move to the English club is firmly shut as the transfer window approaches its closure.
