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Chelsea, PSG and several La Liga clubs interested in 21-year-old Real Madrid youngster
Rafa Marin was one of the Real Madrid Castilla setup’s most important pillars last season. The young defender put in tremendous shifts week in and week out and was critical in the team’s run to the doorstep of promotion.
As fate had it, the youngsters fell short at the final step to Eldense and will play in the third division once again next season.
However, their effort was not futile. The performances of the Castilla stars have not gone unnoticed, with several prodigies receiving proposals from first-division sides. Marin, unsurprisingly, has no shortage of suitors.
According to reports from Mundo Deportivo, the young defender does not have a place in the Real Madrid first team for next season. He was initially seen as a replacement for the exit-bound Nacho Fernandez, but the veteran’s renewal closes the door.
Marin thus contemplates an exit from Madrid to take his next big step. Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea are some of the overseas clubs interested in him, while Espanyol and Celta Vigo have also enquired about his situation.
It is clear that Los Blancos do not want to lose complete control of the centre-back’s future, for they see him as a player with a sky-high limit. Real Madrid will thus insist on a clause to repurchase the star, and the negotiations will not be simple.
Another option Florentino Perez can opt for is sending the youngster on loan with the idea of bringing him back in a few years.
For the time being, Real Madrid prioritise extending the player’s contract to maintain control over his future. His current deal with the club runs out next summer and does not give the club sufficient leverage in potential negotiations.
The 21-year-old made 39 appearances for the Castilla side last season, scoring two goals and providing one assist in that duration.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
