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Mourinho informs Real Madrid midfielder where exactly he stands in pecking order
Eduardo Camavinga faces a major challenge for his place at Real Madrid after Jose Mourinho reportedly made it clear where the French midfielder currently stands in the pecking order.
According to Carlos Carpio, as relayed by Defensa Central, Mourinho recently held a meeting with Camavinga and informed him that he is currently last among the club’s midfield options.
However, the Real Madrid manager also told the 23-year-old that he will have opportunities if he chooses to stay and proves himself through hard work.
Camavinga has been linked with an uncertain future at the Santiago Bernabeu, but the midfielder is not considering an exit. Instead, he wants to remain at Real Madrid and fight for his place under Mourinho.
Even so, this latest conversation appears to have made the situation clear: Camavinga is not currently a preferred starter, but the door has not been closed.
Mourinho informs Camavinga of his plans
Real Madrid’s midfield is packed with options, and competition for places is expected to be fierce under Mourinho.
According to Carpio, the Portuguese manager addressed Camavinga’s situation directly during a meeting with the player.
“He had a meeting with Camavinga and told him he’s starting last in the midfield lineup.
“I’m convinced he also told him that if he ultimately decides to stay, he’ll have his chances if he works hard and gives his all,” he stated.
Carpio then explained that Camavinga would still have the opportunity to compete if he accepted the challenge ahead of him.
“And if Camavinga accepts that challenge, as Asencio seems to have, he’ll have the same opportunities as everyone else,” he added.
Camavinga wants to stay and fight
Despite the uncertainty surrounding his role, Camavinga has no desire to leave Real Madrid.
The former Rennes midfielder wants to remain at the club and prove to Mourinho that he deserves to be part of his plans.
That determination could now be tested, particularly after being told that he currently starts at the bottom of the midfield hierarchy.
Even so, Mourinho’s decision to give him the full match against Deportivo suggests that the manager is still willing to assess him rather than simply pushing him towards the exit.
One of the main objectives for Real Madrid this summer was to bring in a new central midfielder capable of controlling the tempo and dictating the play from the middle.
A move for Rodri was in the works before the Spain captain decided to sign for FC Barcelona. The Merengues assessed several other options, but ended up not signing any player, with Jose Mourinho deciding to use Bernardo Silva in the double pivot.
One of the midfielders that Real Madrid were looking at as an option was Adam Wharton of Crystal Palace.
The England international has been on the club’s radar for a while now, but the Premier League club never opened the door for a summer departure.
Wharton could be on the market in 2027
However, now, according to The Guardian (h/t Bernabeu Digital), That stance could change next year, as that Palace would be prepared to consider selling Wharton during the next summer transfer window.
As mentioned already, Real Madrid have closely followed Wharton’s situation throughout the summer, although the club ultimately decided against making any further additions to their midfield.
Manchester City and Chelsea also showed serious interest in signing the England international during the summer. However, Crystal Palace were unwilling to sell, effectively ruling out a move for the midfielder.
But it appears that they could open the doors for Wharton to leave in the summer of 2027, potentially paving the way for Real Madrid to make a move.
Real Madrid continue to monitor Wharton
Real Madrid are expected to keep a close eye on Wharton’s progress ahead of the 2027 market. Should they decide they need another high-quality midfielder, the 22-year-old could once again emerge as a candidate.
Manchester City may be less likely to return for Wharton after strengthening their midfield significantly this summer.
Chelsea, however, could remain a potential competitor after failing to add a player in the position during the latest window.
For now, Wharton will remain at Crystal Palace, but the club’s willingness to consider a sale next summer means the midfielder could become a realistic option for Real Madrid in 2027.
