Tchouaméni’s Real Madrid exit blocked by two key hurdles
As Aurélien Tchouaméni gears up for the 2026 World Cup with France, whispers of a potential departure from Real Madrid this summer are growing louder. The 26-year-old midfielder, who joined the Spanish giants in 2022, has been repeatedly linked with a move to Manchester United. Yet, two major obstacles currently stand in the way of any transfer.
While Manchester United has shown strong interest in the French international, insiders reveal that the Red Devils are hesitant to meet the player’s wage demands. Additionally, Real Madrid has not signaled any willingness to part ways with Tchouaméni, despite persistent speculation.
Madrid’s reluctance keeps Tchouaméni at the club
A leading football journalist recently outlined the key barriers preventing a move. “The same issues persist with Tchouaméni. First, his salary expectations are far above what Manchester United is prepared to offer. Second, Real Madrid has not initiated any discussions about his transfer. A call from Madrid to United confirming his availability simply hasn’t happened—and until that changes, any deal remains off the table.“
Madrid prioritizes new signings over Tchouaméni’s exit
For now, Real Madrid is focused on strengthening its squad under José Mourinho. Recent additions like Marc Cucurella and Ibrahima Konaté suggest the club remains in active pursuit of top talent. With such a clear emphasis on reinforcements, Tchouaméni’s potential departure ranks low on the club’s agenda—at least for the moment.
