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Mourinho and Florentino agree on next Real Madrid exit as midfielder refuses to leave – report
Real Madrid’s summer planning has entered a decisive phase, with Florentino Perez and Jose Mourinho working to assemble a balanced squad ahead of the new season.
While a few departures have already been completed, of Dani Carvajal, David Alaba and Dani Ceballos, the club believe more exits may be necessary before any additional signings are approved.
According to Defensa Central, Eduardo Camavinga has emerged as the player most likely to leave if Real Madrid receive a suitable offer.
The report claims the club views the French midfielder as the most realistic candidate to create space in an increasingly crowded midfield, although convincing him to move will be far from straightforward.
This is because the latest Real Madrid news suggests Camavinga has no intention of giving up on his place at the Santiago Bernabeu and remains committed to proving himself under Mourinho.
Camavinga faces fierce competition but stays committed
As preparations for the new campaign begin, Mourinho is expected to welcome one of the deepest midfields in European football.
Aurelien Tchouameni, Federico Valverde, Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, Bernardo Silva and Camavinga all offer different qualities, while younger players such as Thiago Pitarch and Franco Mastantuono can also operate in central areas.
Brahim Diaz provides another creative option capable of dropping into midfield when required.
With so many players competing for similar roles, club officials believe the squad already has enough quality and depth without recruiting another midfielder this summer.
This explains why discussions have now focused on possible departures rather than new arrivals.
Even so, Camavinga’s response has been consistent. Rather than looking for a move elsewhere, the French international wants to earn his place through performances once pre-season gets underway.
Mourinho and Camavinga expected to discuss role
Although Real Madrid are open to listening to offers, no decision has been taken regarding Camavinga’s future.
Interest from the Premier League could emerge during the coming weeks, but the midfielder’s priority remains unchanged.
Before making any decision about his career, he wants to understand exactly how Mourinho sees his role within the squad.
Hence, a meeting between the pair is expected once the midfielder reports back for pre-season.
That conversation is likely to provide greater clarity, with Camavinga hoping he can convince the new manager that he deserves regular opportunities despite the intense competition for places.
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Racing Santander chief confirms Real Madrid interest in star midfielder – “He will not leave”
Racing Santander may have only just got promoted to La Liga, but they have a talented squad with some of Spain’s best youngsters at their disposal.
The likes of Sergio Martinez and Jorge Salinas are both considered big talents, and both are understandably receiving interest from Spain’s elite.
Real Madrid have been trying to sign the former for quite some time now, monitoring his progress since January.
Los Blancos are pushing strongly to sign Sergio this summer, but it was revealed that the player has not yet made a decision.
Martinez still considering his future
Now, Racing sporting director Chema Aragon has confirmed Madrid’s determination to land the 19-year-old but did not rule out the player staying at Racing as an option.
As quoted by RM4Arab, Aragon confirmed that the teenager was evaluating all the options at his disposal.
“Sergio Martinez is evaluating his options. There is Real Madrid, and there is also the Racing Santander option for him,” Aragon said.
Those comments underline that Madrid have not yet secured the youngster despite their significant interest.
Should he choose Madrid, the plan would be for the midfielder to initially join Castilla while remaining close enough to the senior set-up to potentially train under Jose Mourinho.
Racing believe starting role could convince him
Racing, however, can offer something Madrid cannot guarantee immediately: regular first-team football.
“If we offer him a starting position, he will not leave,” Aragon claimed.
That could become the decisive factor for Martinez.
Dropping from La Liga football with Racing into the lower divisions with Castilla would be a significant sporting decision, even with the possibility of eventually breaking into Madrid’s first team.
At 19, guaranteed senior minutes could be enormously valuable for his development.
Real Madrid have gone all out
Aragon made no attempt to hide the seriousness of Madrid’s interest.
“Real Madrid have gone all out to sign him, and he is now evaluating all the options,” Aragon added.
Racing coming out and publicly admitting the extent of Madrid’s interest in the teenager could be their way of making a statement.
It is highly unlikely that their sporting director would come out and be so open about transfer negotiations unless they are confident of him staying at the club this summer.
For Madrid, his profile is particularly attractive because Mourinho’s squad could still use another type of midfielder.
The 19-year-old would arrive as a long-term investment with immense potential who can contribute to the first team.
The decision now firmly belongs to the player. Madrid can offer prestige, the chance of playing for the biggest team in the world and a chance to work with superstars.
Racing can offer something more immediate: continuity, familiarity, La Liga football and potentially a starting role.
Martinez needs to decide which pathway he wants for his career, and it remains to be seen whether he chooses Madrid.
