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Real Madrid set €70 million price tag for struggling midfielder this summer
Eduardo Camavinga is one of the players facing an uncertain future at Real Madrid as the club gears up for a busy summer ahead.
Although the club’s main priority is to bring in defensive reinforcements in the summer, the team also desperately needs more quality in central midfield.
Nico Paz is already set to rejoin the club after a brilliant loan spell at Como, putting additional pressure on Camavinga.
Real Madrid ready to sell Camavinga
According to Defensa Central, Real Madrid have set a €70 million price tag for the French international.
Despite the midfielder’s recent public claims that he can evolve into the new Kroos for the club, the hierarchy at the Santiago Bernabeu appears to believe these developments have come too late.
With interest from the Premier League becoming increasingly concrete, Florentino Perez is now more open than ever to sanctioning a departure to fund the 2026-2027 squad overhaul.
Camavinga’s modest return of two goals and one assist across 1,665 minutes this season has left the board underwhelmed.
The leap in quality expected following the departures of Toni Kroos and Luka Modric has failed to materialise, and the emergence of younger talents has further relegated him in the pecking order.
The meteoric rise of Thiago Pitarch, who has started the last two La Liga matches and is tipped to start against Manchester City, despite Camavinga likely being available.
Furthermore, the confirmed return of Paz from Como effectively marks the end of Camavinga’s status as the primary project in midfield. Unless the Frenchman can spark a dramatic turnaround in the final months of the season, his departure could be a major possibility.
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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.
