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Real Madrid midfielder has no intention of leaving club amid PSG, Premier League links
Real Madrid are set for a massive transfer window in June with the administration already strategically targeting certain positions on the field.
The central midfield is one such department where the board see the need for a new elite player, and it is clear that such an arrival must be balanced out with departures from the same department.
After all, there is already serious competition for places in midfield.
One player who has been linked with a departure from the club for the same reason is Eduardo Camavinga.
While the player has indeed been far from disappointing, he has also failed to hit the levels expected of him and has already seen his prominence take a steep fall this season.
Camavinga’s stance
In recent days, Camavinga has been linked with a move to the Premier League and has even seen PSG emerge as a candidate interested in his transfer.
As confirmed by Florian Plettenberg, however, the Frenchman himself has no intention of leaving Real Madrid.
The player is aware of his complicated situation at the Spanish capital but is far from dissatisfied.
He is willing to fight for his spot and make a name for himself and thus does not even consider leaving the club.
Despite all the talk of interest from England and France, Camavinga has not even spoken to any party and is completely focused on Real Madrid’s season. He wants to stay at the club for as long as possible.
As it stands, the 23-year-old star’s contract with Real Madrid runs out in 2029 and he is thus in no rush to make a move.
Real Madrid has always been the club of his dreams, and he will continue to fight to succeed at the club.
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Ex-Real Madrid presidential candidate wanted to bring Arsenal’s Mikel Arteta as manager
The presidential election at Real Madrid this summer was something unprecedented but despite the best efforts of Enrique Riquelme, he couldn’t do much to dethrone Florentino Perez.
That being said, some of Riquelme’s ideas have now become more relevant than ever, including his pitch to sign Jurgen Klopp as the new manager, instead of Jose Mourinho.
However, Riquelme wasn’t always in favour of Klopp and in fact, had initially pitched Mikel Arteta as the next manager for Real Madrid.
Riquelme had favoured Arteta
According to The Athletic, Riquelme had identified Arteta as a potential successor to then-coach Alvaro Arbeloa as part of his election campaign.
The context came amid Arteta’s own contract situation at Arsenal, with the Spaniard having just signed a new four-year deal following the club’s Premier League triumph.
The report notes that Real Madrid were the biggest club searching for a new coach at the time, and Riquelme saw Arteta as an appealing candidate.
Ultimately, though, Riquelme’s campaign shifted towards Klopp, while Perez, who won the election, opted to bring back Mourinho.
As a result, Arteta’s name never progressed beyond an early consideration, and the Spaniard remained fully committed to Arsenal, where he continues to build on his growing legacy.
Arteta has consistently dismissed interest from elsewhere, including links to Barcelona in 2024.
Mourinho has his work cut out
While Real Madrid ultimately chose Mourinho, the early signs suggest the Portuguese has a significant task on his hands.
Los Blancos have endured a stuttering start to the season, already sitting well behind runaway leaders Barcelona in La Liga.
Performances have been inconsistent, with the team lacking intensity and cohesion, and reports have even pointed to unrest within the dressing room.
That has inevitably led to questions over whether a different appointment, such as Arteta or Klopp, might have offered a smoother transition.
Arteta, in particular, has proven his credentials by ending Arsenal’s long wait for a Premier League title, doing so against a dominant Manchester City.
For now, Mourinho must find a way to turn things around and justify Perez’s faith. With a demanding run of fixtures ahead, including El Clasico, the pressure is already building.
