Former Real Madrid midfielder Claude Makelele has claimed that Aurelien Tchouameni will be a very important player under Jose Mourinho. The France international is said to have agreed to a contract extension with the Spanish giants amid speculation of a potential exit.
Makelele, who played under Mourinho at Chelsea, spoke on DAZN about Tchouameni's contract renewal. He pointed out that the midfielder was the club's only consistent player in the entirety of the 2025-26 season, something Mourinho would have observed.
Tchouameni was linked with a move away from the Bernabeu this summer, particularly after his fight with teammate Federico Valverde last season. In a surprising twist, multiple outlets have reported that the midfielder has reached an agreement with the club on a deal until 2031.
Real Madrid are set for a new dawn under Jose Mourinho, who replaces Alvaro Arbeloa after another season without major silverware. The Portuguese tactician is set for his second spell in charge of Los Blancos, having first been their coach over a decade ago.
The Spanish giants have been tipped to sanction another midfield exit from their squad after the release of Daniel Ceballos. Aurelien Tchouameni has escaped speculation surrounding his future with his new contract, showing how much the club means to him.
Real Madrid are considering a move to sign Marcelo Brozovic as a free agent this summer, as per reports. The Spanish giants are strengthening their squad for the 2026-27 season under the tutelage of Jose Mourinho.
According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, a Real Madrid official has contacted the representatives of Brozovic to know if the Croatian midfielder would be open to joining them. The experienced midfielder is without a club presently, having spent the last few years in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr.
Los Blancos have already picked up a couple of shrewd, free signings this summer with Bernardo Silva and Ibrahima Konate. The addition of Brozovic, if they manage it, will ensure that the club's spine is built using very experienced players.
They looked at bringing in a midfielder this summer and considered Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, but the Blues' £120 million asking price means a deal cannot be reached. The Spanish side will look to continue making smart deals as the summer window progresses.
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