José Mourinho shuts down Aurélien Tchouaméni exit from Real Madrid amid PSG and Manchester United links

Four years after arriving at Real Madrid and lifting both the Champions League and La Liga titles, Aurélien Tchouaméni could be heading for the exit. With Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United circling, the French international’s future looks increasingly uncertain. But newly installed coach José Mourinho has already made his position crystal clear.

Once the World Cup is over and his summer break wraps up, Tchouaméni will return to Spain. Whether he plays another season for Real Madrid—the penultimate year of his deal—is a major talking point. Speculation has only grown since a reported training-ground clash with Federico Valverde at Valdebebas in mid-May, leaving the midfielder’s long-term stay in Madrid in question.

PSG and Manchester United circling as Tchouaméni’s future hangs in the balance

Paris Saint-Germain is seen as a possible landing spot, with Tchouaméni’s representatives reportedly offering his services to the Ligue 1 champions, who are looking to bolster their midfield. On the other side, Manchester United have also shown interest, viewing the Frenchman as a natural successor to Casemiro. Yet Real Madrid’s presidential election appears to have sealed the direction of Tchouaméni’s career.

José Mourinho puts his foot down: no exit for Tchouaméni

Florentino Pérez was re-elected as Real Madrid president, and his deal with José Mourinho to replace Alvaro Arbeloa as head coach has been made official. The Special One returns to the Casa Blanca 13 years after leaving for Chelsea. The Portuguese boss has taken a firm stance: a transfer for Tchouaméni is simply not up for discussion. Despite rumours that the French international might be on his way out, Mourinho clearly has other plans.