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Real Madrid academy talent likely to leave this summer with more than 10 clubs interested – Romano
Journalist Fabrizio Romano has provided a clear update on the future of Real Madrid forward Gonzalo Garcia, and the situation points strongly towards an exit this summer.
The key factor behind this development is Real Madrid’s plan to reintegrate Endrick into the first-team setup after his loan spell.
The club is ready to trust the Brazilian talent for next season, and this decision is expected to directly impact Garcia’s role in the squad.
With Endrick returning and competition increasing in attack, Garcia is now seen as the player most likely to make way.
Real Madrid are already preparing for his departure, and interest in the young forward is growing rapidly across Europe.
There is heavy interest
According to Romano, more than 10 clubs have shown interest, with several teams already making contact with Real Madrid to explore a potential deal.
The club is yet to make a final call on the structure of the transfer, as they are weighing up whether to send him out on loan or proceed with a permanent sale.
Among the clubs closely monitoring the situation is Borussia Dortmund.
The Bundesliga side have been linked with Gonzalo in recent weeks and are said to be ready to make a serious financial commitment, with reports suggesting a potential offer in the region of €30 million.
Interest is not limited to Germany, as Juventus have also re-entered the race for the striker.
The Serie A giants had already established contact with Real Madrid back in January, although no agreement was reached at the time.
Now, they are expected to revive their pursuit as they look to strengthen their attacking options.
Despite the growing interest, Real Madrid remain in control of the situation.
This means if the club opt for a permanent transfer, they are expected to include buyback clauses and a percentage of future sales, ensuring they retain long-term control over the player’s development.
After a month into the new season, Aurelien Tchouameni is finally back in action for Real Madrid.
The Frenchman made his first appearance of the season for the Merengues last night against Inter Milan after recovering from the muscular injury that delayed his campaign.
His return to fitness had raised questions over where he would fit into Mourinho’s plans.
Tchouameni has been a regular in Real Madrid’s midfield for several seasons under different managers, but the end of last season was far less straightforward.
His confrontation with Federico Valverde, combined with speculation over his future at the club, created uncertainty about his position. His lack of a proper pre-season also appeared to put him behind other midfield options.
Bernardo Silva had established himself as an important figure, while Eduardo Camavinga was also ahead of Tchouameni in terms of match fitness.
With Real Madrid looking for greater creativity in midfield, there were questions over whether the Frenchman would still be a first-choice player.
Key for Mourinho
According to AS (h/t Bernabeu Digital), however, Mourinho has no such doubts. Tchouameni remains a key player for the Portuguese coach and is expected to be a starter.
Mourinho sees the French international as a midfielder without a direct replacement in the squad.
For Jose, Tchouameni provides something that none of the other midfielders in the squad do – a more defensive and positional presence, combining his tactical discipline with considerable physical strength.
His ability to shield the defence and provide balance could be particularly important for a Real Madrid side that want to defend aggressively and attack quickly in transition.
For that reason, his absence at the start of the campaign has not changed the manager’s view of his importance.
Mourinho faces a midfield selection problem
The challenge for Mourinho now is finding a way to fit all the pieces together.
If Tchouameni is guaranteed a starting position and Valverde is considered untouchable as captain, the obvious consequence is that Bernardo could find himself starting from the bench.
The summer arrival had been given an important role in helping Real Madrid control and distribute possession from deeper positions.
However, with Tchouameni and Valverde both occupying midfield places, Mourinho cannot accommodate everyone in the same lineup.
How the Portuguese coach manages that competition will be interesting to see in the coming weeks.
