Fabrizio Romano warns Real Madrid: the Premier is coming

Héctor Andreu | 10 Aug 2026 | 11.16
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United doesn't forget about Tchouameni / Marca
United doesn't forget about Tchouameni / Marca

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Aurélien Tchouaméni, a 26-year-old French midfielder, remains in Manchester United's plans to reinforce their midfield this summer, but Real Madrid is not considering selling him in this transfer window. José Mourinho is counting on him for the start of LaLiga, and the player has reached an agreement to extend his contract until 2031, still pending an official announcement from the club.

The French international has finished his vacation after the World Cup and is joining the rest of the players who had a longer break. Mourinho now has almost his entire squad available to start preparations for the league debut.

Aurélien Tchouaméni remains in Manchester United's plans

Manchester United has been monitoring Tchouaméni for months and still considers him one of their targets for the midfield position. Fabrizio Romano has mentioned that the English club sees him as the profile they were looking for to fill the void left by Casemiro.

The challenge lies in Real Madrid's stance. The agreement reached to renew the player until June 2031 reinforces a commitment that was already sporting. His previous contract was until 2028, so this extension adds three more seasons to his relationship with the white club.

The English interest has not yet progressed to an advanced negotiation that would change Real Madrid's plans. Mourinho wants the Frenchman, and the breakdown of the deal for Rodri Hernández also eliminates a competitor in his position.

Tchouaméni joined Real Madrid from AS Monaco in the summer of 2022. By September 2025, he had played in 150 official matches with the club, achieving 104 victories, scoring 5 goals, and collecting 8 titles up to that point.

José Mourinho assigns an important role to Tchouaméni

José Mourinho aims to utilize Tchouaméni as a defensive reference in his midfield. His ability to cover the space in front of the center-backs and regain possession allows him to play a role unmatched by any other player in the squad.

This plan increases his significance for the upcoming LaLiga season. The Portuguese coach intends to enhance his presence as a midfielder and reduce situations where the Frenchman had to play as a central defender in previous campaigns.

Tchouaméni himself recently spoke about the pressure of being part of Real Madrid. In an interview on The Pivot Podcast, he mentioned that any performance by a Real Madrid player receives greater exposure and noted experiencing this differential treatment while with the French team in the United States.

Tchouameni is already under Mourinho's orders

His return after the World Cup coincides with Mourinho beginning to finalize tests and prepare the starting lineup for the championship kick-off. With the transfer market almost closed and Rodri out of immediate plans, the Frenchman has the opportunity to take on more responsibilities.

Manchester United may keep Aurélien Tchouaméni in their sights for the remaining weeks of the market, but they would first need to change a very clear stance in Madrid. With a contract until 2031 and Mourinho counting on him for the LaLiga opener, the next step will depend on whether the English club can turn their interest into a proposal that could prompt a rethink by Real Madrid.

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