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Aurélien Tchouaméni will continue to be a Real Madrid player unless a last-minute twist occurs, despite interest attributed to Manchester United. The French midfielder, aged 26, has just extended his contract until 2031, a decision that reinforces the club's commitment to his continuity in the final stretch of the transfer window.
His absence at the start of LaLiga has sparked speculation, but the sports explanation points to his physical recovery. José Mourinho confirmed that the player is already training with the group, although he still needs more sessions before returning to competition.
Aurélien Tchouaméni, tied to Real Madrid until 2031
The key data to interpret his future lies in the new contract. Tchouaméni extended this summer for three additional seasons, moving from a deal until 2028 to one that ends in June 2031. His new salary is around 9 million euros net per season.
The renewal came after several months where different clubs had inquired about his situation. Manchester United was among the interested teams and had even made an offer to the player before he chose to extend his stay in Madrid.
Real Madrid's message has also been consistent. The contract extension was internally presented as a strategic decision, and the club did not consider a sale during the July negotiations. Tchouaméni had arrived from Monaco in 2022 and remains one of the midfielders with the heaviest contract weight in the squad.

Manchester United remains attentive in the market
The Frenchman's name continues to revolve around Manchester United, although the context has changed after his renewal. For a potential exit to be reactivated now, an offer that would make Madrid reconsider a decision made just a few weeks ago would be necessary.
Furthermore, Mourinho counts on the player. The Portuguese explained on August 21st that he had decided to start from scratch after the episode experienced last season between Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde, and ensured that since his arrival, he has seen normalcy and cooperation between both players.
Current doubts primarily come from his absence in the early fixtures. However, Tchouaméni joined the preparation late due to his physical issues, and the coaching staff has chosen to gradually increase his workload before he returns to competition.
Mourinho expects to recover him for LaLiga
The Frenchman had already trained with the rest of the group before the start of the league, although Mourinho decided to leave him out until he completes his fitness. Therefore, his absence has not been accompanied by a public change in the club's sports planning.
The final days of the transfer window leave any possibility open, but the most solid scenario remains his continuity. Real Madrid has renewed him until 2031, Mourinho includes him in his plans, and Aurélien Tchouaméni's next step is to complete his recovery to reappear in LaLiga, while Manchester United remains vigilant in case an opportunity arises before the deadline.
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