Real Madrid transfer news: Aurelien Tchouameni to join Spanish giants after deal agreed with Monaco
Real Madrid have agreed the transfer of midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from AS Monaco. The France international, who was the subject of interest from Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain, will sign a six-year contract. Tchouameni is due to undergo a medical next week before being presented officially on Tuesday. The Spanish club issued a statement on Saturday, which read: "Real Madrid CF and AS Monaco have agreed on the transfer of the player Aurelien Tchouameni, who will be linked to the club for the next six seasons. "Next Tuesday, June 14, at 12:00 at Real Madrid City, the presentation ceremony for Aurelien Tchouameni as a new Real Madrid player will take place after the corresponding medical examination. "Aurelien Tchouameni will then appear before the media." The 22-year-old becomes Real's second signing of the summer following the free transfer of Antonio Rudiger ahead of his Chelsea contract expiring. Tchouameni was attracting interest from other top European clubs, but wanted to join the reigning European champions. Why Tchouameni can be one of the world's best In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports, former Monaco and Spain head coach Robert Moreno explains what makes Tchouameni such a special talent ... "They are talking €80m (£68.3m) so I will be waiting for a thank-you message," Moreno told Sky Sports. Image: Interceptions by Monaco's Aurelien Tchouameni "He has become one of the best midfielders in France. "He has become the player we expected."
Aurelien Tchouameni transfer: Real Madrid sign France midfielder from Monaco in £85m deal
Real Madrid have announced the signing of France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from Monaco for a reported fee of over £85m. Tchouameni, 22, who had been linked with Liverpool, Manchester United and Paris St Germain, has agreed a six-year deal with the Spanish champions and will undergo a medical on Tuesday. A Real Madrid statement read: “Real Madrid CF and AS Monaco have agreed on the transfer of the player Aurelien Tchouameni, who will be linked to the club for the next six seasons. “Next Tuesday, June 14, at 12:00 at Real Madrid City, the presentation ceremony for Aurelien Tchouameni as a new Real Madrid player will take place after the corresponding medical examination. Aurelien Tchouameni will then appear before the media.” Tchouameni was voted young player of the year in Ligue 1 last season after making 46 appearances in all competitions for Monaco, who he helped to a third-placed finish. He has established himself in Didier Deschamps’ France squad ahead of the World Cup finals in Qatar, starting in all three of their Nations League games this month. Tchouameni made 95 appearances in total for Monaco during two-and-a-half seasons following his arrival from first club Bordeaux in January 2020. Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism By registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists Already have an account? sign in Registration is a free and easy way to support our truly independent journalism By registering, you will also enjoy limited access to Premium articles, exclusive newsletters, commenting, and virtual events with our leading journalists Already have an account? sign in