Aurelien Tchouameni €80m deal to Real Madrid.
Real Madrid have reportedly won the race to prize midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni away from Monaco in a £68m(€80) deal.
The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Monaco this season, with the club confirmed they will not stand in his way of an exit.
And, According to reports from French outlet RMC Sport, via Diario AS, negotiations are already well into their final stages, with a deal potentially wrapped up before Tchouameni returns for pre-season training in July.
Aurelien Tchouameni €80m deal to Real Madrid is imminent. {Credit: (AS)}
The report also added that PSG failed to convince Tchouameni, who has become the priority target for the Parisians, despite offering him a higher salary.
Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has also stated that Tchouameni is on his way to link up with the Champions League holders
Real Madrid have improved their bid for Aurelién Tchouaméni. Proposal on the table for €80m plus add-ons, as Paris Saint-Germain were still trying and pushing. ⚪️🇫🇷 #transfers
Real and AS Monaco are in direct contact to reach full agreement as soon as possible.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 31, 2022
Tchouameni was one of Ligue 1’s standout players during the 2021-22 season – chipping in with three goals and two assists in 35 top-flight outings.
His form has also seen him become a regular in Didier Deschamps’ Les Bleus squad.
Tchouameni’s name has been on the shortlist at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu for a long time.
Tchouameni could be the second deal to be completed after that of Antonio Rudiger, who will join on a free from Chelsea.
Real Madrid are set to announce Toni Rüdiger as first signing for the next season. Medical already completed in London weeks ago and contract signed. ⚪️🤝 #RealMadrid
Rüdiger’s agreement with Real will be valid until June 2026. No option for further season.
Real Madrid are set to announce Toni Rüdiger as first signing for the next season. Medical already completed in London weeks ago and contract signed. ⚪️🤝 #RealMadrid
Rüdiger’s agreement with Real will be valid until June 2026. No option for further season. pic.twitter.com/XIFj5wZLGX
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 30, 2022