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Real Madrid president confirms striker signing, says there will be no more moves
Real Madrid lost four forwards in the last month, with Karim Benzema, Marco Asensio, Mariano Diaz, and Eden Hazard all confirming their moves out of the Santiago Bernabeu as free agents.
Despite losing four attackers, Madrid have not particularly made a lot of moves in the transfer market yet. Fran Garcia and Brahim Diaz have returned to the club, with the latter capable of playing as a winger even though he is an attacking midfielder by trade.
There are several attackers linked to the club, with Espanyol’s Joselu the only one close to joining the club. The Spaniard will join on loan, and president Florentino Perez has confirmed his signing to a fan.
“Presi, is Joselu’s signing closed?
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) June 18, 2023
Florentino: “Yes, he will arrive next week.”
“Will there be more signings?”
Florentino: “No.” pic.twitter.com/dk8k6gj8Ho
He was also asked whether Madrid would sign another player this summer, but Perez turned down those ideas with a rather simple, “no.”
Madrid have been rumoured with a move for Kai Havertz, Harry Kane, and even Kylian Mbappe this summer, but all beyond reach as of now.
Havertz’s price has been set at €60 million plus bonuses, which Madrid have no intention of paying, even though they rate the German quite highly. Chelsea are not ready to budge, and it seems he will end up at Arsenal soon enough.
Kane, too, will prove to be quite expensive. Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is expecting a figure upward of €100 million, and would be happy to sell to Madrid over Premier League clubs.
Finally, as far as Mbappe is concerned, it seems the Frenchman does not want to extend his contract with PSG beyond 2024, but is also not ready to leave the club this summer. Madrid are ready to sign him, but it remains to be seen if the three parties can see eye to eye.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
