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Real Madrid midfielder internally discussed as an option by Premier League giants but deal difficult – Romano
Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga is facing a tricky situation around his club-level future, and the club and player are at odds over the same.
Los Blancos are looking for a big sale to level the books before they go after more signings this summer. They see Camavinga as their best shot of selling a player without much prominence for a good price and are thus pushing for him to leave.
The player, however, has remained adamant that he will stay at the club at any cost. He is determined to earn his place in the starting XI back and hopes to convince Jose Mourinho in pre-season.
The Red Devils are serious
As relayed earlier this week, Camavinga has several clubs from the Premier League interested in signing him.
Manchester United, on that front, have been the most extensively linked by quite some distance.
Now, as confirmed by Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United have even internally discussed Camavinga as a possible midfield signing and option for the season ahead and have genuine interest in making an offer.
The situation, however, is not in their control for the move can only go through if Camavinga agrees to leave Real Madrid. As of today, that does not seem likely as the player refuses to even consider a departure.
Working hard in pre-season
Camavinga was not called up to join the French national team for the FIFA World Cup and has thus had the past month off. However, he has not used the break to completely relax.
The player is more determined than ever to prove that he still deserves a place at the club and even returned early to the club facilities to prepare for pre-season.
Such is his dedication, in fact, that the player has also spent a significant part of his vacation time on his preparations for the new season.
What remains to be seen is whether the player changes his mind, and what the club’s current stance on Camavinga is.
After all, they will only sell him if they are looking to make a new midfield signing this summer, something that remains g
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19-year-old Argentine starlet reflects on difficult Real Madrid spell: ‘It wasn’t easy’
When Real Madrid signed Franco Mastantuono from River Plate last summer, he was widely regarded as one of, if not the biggest, South American talents coming through.
Los Blancos fast-tracked him straight into the first team under Xabi Alonso, but the teenager struggled to adapt to life in Madrid.
Mastantuono left on loan to Fiorentina in the summer in a bid to get regular game time away from the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Argentine winger experienced a turbulent campaign at Madrid, working under three different coaches: Xabi Alonso, Alvaro Arbeloa and, very briefly, Jose Mourinho.
A difficult season
Speaking to DSports, Mastantuono admitted his year in Madrid had been challenging but believes the experience ultimately helped his development.
“We all had a difficult season in Madrid. It wasn’t easy,” Mastantuono said.
“These things always help you improve and learn. Fiorentina isn’t about revenge, but an opportunity to show the player I am and help Fiorentina become great again,” he explained.
Rather than viewing this move to Italy as an opportunity to move away from Madrid, he seems keen on using the experience he gained there to succeed in Italy.
Mastantuono embraces the pressure
The Argentine also discussed the demands of representing Real Madrid, something he had already experienced in a different form while playing for River Plate.
“I had the privilege of playing for River and Real Madrid, incredible teams,” he said.
“There is pressure, but it is part of the sport. I like it. For me, it is a game as well as a job, of course,” Mastantuono revealed.
That attitude perhaps explains why Mastantuono has gone searching for game time this season rather than staying at Madrid.
No bad blood over Real Madrid exit
Importantly, Mastantuono dismissed any suggestion that his departure from Real Madrid came following a breakdown in his relationship with the club.
Earlier in the summer, it had emerged that the Argentinian wanted to return to River Plate, which Los Blancos did not agree to.
However, even if that situation actually transpired, it looks like it was sorted out amicably.
“When I spoke with Real Madrid, it was a cordial and friendly conversation,” he explained.
“I decided to leave the club. I had many options, and I thank everyone who showed interest,” he concluded.
Mastantuono’s departure puts a pause on a short and complicated chapter for a player who arrived with a lot of expectations.
The good thing for him is that he is only on loan at Fiorentina and could return to Madrid, where the book is still open.
The first chapter may have been difficult, but there is no necessity for the trend to continue through the rest of the chapters.
Mastantuono’s priority now is to have a good season at Fiorentina, and it remains to be seen whether he has a future in the Spanish capital in the coming seasons.
