Real Madrid identify French youngster as long-term replacement for Casemiro

Barcelona’s midfield of Xavi, Sergio Busquets, and Andres Iniesta dominated the world of football for years on end before Real Madrid created their own beast in the form of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, and of course, Casemiro.

With Modric 36, and Kroos 32, this incredible midfield is heading into its twilight years, but Madrid have the likes of Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga to fall back on as central midfielders.

As for Casemiro, the search for his long term replacement is going on, and it seems Florentino Perez and co. have identified AS Monaco’s Aurelien Tchouameni as his successor. The club, according to MARCA, is ‘in love’ with the player.

The French midfielder has gained quite a few followers across Europe over the course of the season, and Monaco want to capitalise on the same by slapping a €60 million price tag on him.

Tchouameni, who can play both as a central midfielder and as a defensive midfielder, is lauded for his incredible defensive acumen. With 139 interceptions, 185 tackles, and 450 ball recoveries in 2021, the proof is in the pudding.

As such, the 22-year-old can serve as a direct replacement for Casemiro, who is quite the defender himself. Playing with him can only go to benefit Tchouameni, and for the Brazilian, it could serve as a much-needed boost given his less-than-ideal form this season.