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How Rodri’s Real Madrid dream could put 23-year-old’s future in serious doubt – report
Eduardo Camavinga’s long-term future at Real Madrid is once again under the spotlight following fresh claims linking Rodri with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu.
While the Spanish midfielder’s arrival is far from certain, discussions within the club are already raising questions about what such a transfer could mean for one of Madrid’s most talented young players.
As observed from the conversation between Ruben Martin and Sergio Valentin, the growing speculation surrounding Rodri is beginning to have an indirect impact on Camavinga’s position within Jose Mourinho’s squad.
For now, even though the French international remains committed to Real Madrid, increased competition in midfield could leave him facing one of the biggest challenges of his career.
Rodri links increase competition in midfield
Much of the discussion centres on the balance of Mourinho’s squad rather than Camavinga’s ability.
According to Valentin, Mourinho believes Real Madrid already have an abundance of midfield options, with six or seven players competing for just three starting places.
Should Rodri eventually arrive from Manchester City, the battle for minutes would become even more intense.
That scenario could make it increasingly difficult for Camavinga to establish himself as a regular starter despite his versatility and undeniable quality.
For now, Real Madrid have not had any talks with Rodri, but the possibility of signing the World Cup’s best player has inevitably triggered conversations.
Camavinga has no desire to leave Real Madrid
Despite the growing speculation, Camavinga’s position remains unchanged.
The French midfielder is said to be fully settled in Madrid and continues to enjoy both life in the Spanish capital and his role at Real Madrid.
Simply put, leaving the Santiago Bernabeu is not part of his plans, and he remains determined to fight for his place under Mourinho.
However, those discussing the situation believe circumstances could change if opportunities become increasingly limited during the first half of the season.
Should Camavinga struggle to establish himself in the manager’s regular rotation, a move during the winter transfer window could eventually become a realistic option for the player’s own development.
At this stage, though, there is no indication that the midfielder is actively considering an exit.
According to TeamTalk, Real Madrid have joined the growing list of clubs monitoring Gabriel Rajkovic, a 15-year-old winger whose rapid development at Valerenga has already attracted attention from several of Europe’s leading sides.
The Merengues are known for keeping an eye on exciting young talent across the globe and it seems that Rajkovic’s exploits in Norway, with the first team, have alerted them.
Real Madrid keeping tabs on Rajkovic
As per the report, Real Madrid are among a host of clubs closely following the progress of the young forward.
Rajkovic holds both Norwegian and Serbian nationality and has emerged as one of the most promising young players in Norway.
His development has not gone unnoticed, with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund also understood to be monitoring him.
However, at this point, it is Arsenal and Chelsea, who are understood to be leading the charge for Rajkovic, having compiled a detailed dossier on the teenage prodigy after extensive scouting.
On top of that, the likes of Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have all watched Rajkovic in recent weeks.
Real Madrid could therefore face significant competition if they decide to step up their interest in a player who has already made an impression at senior level.
Making an impact at just 15
Rajkovic was handed a promotion to the Valerenga first-team squad in January earlier this year, when he was only 14 years old.
Following that, he signed a new contract with the club in March, when he turned 15, committing to the club until 2028.
Despite being only 15, the winger has already begun gaining experience in first-team football. In all, he has made 14 senior appearances for the Norwegian outfit, scoring three and assisting one goal.
Rajkovic has also represented Norway Under-16s, making two appearances and scoring once despite being younger than many of his teammates.
Those numbers become more impressive when his age and stage of development are taken into account.
Real Madrid have built a reputation for identifying young talent well before players reach their peak, and Rajkovic has now emerged as another name on their scouting radar.
But given the number of clubs in the race, signing the teenage wonderkid will not be easy.
