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Three Real Madrid players Florentino Perez considers ‘non-transferable’
According to a report from Defensa Central, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has declared the likes of Jude Bellingham, Arda Guler, and Aurelien Tchouameni completely non-transferable despite growing interest from the Premier League.
With several English clubs reportedly preparing offers that could exceed €100 million, the situation could have easily turned into a major transfer saga.
However, within the club, there is no hesitation. The message from the top is that these players are untouchable.
The reasoning behind this that all three players are young, still developing, and already playing crucial roles within the squad.
More importantly, they are tied down to long-term contracts, giving Real Madrid full control over their futures.
Bellingham hampered by injuries
Starting with Bellingham, there has been some external noise regarding his recent dip in form. However, internally, the club remain completely calm.
This is because his struggles are seen as a direct consequence of injury setbacks rather than a decline in quality.
The English midfielder has been managing physical issues in recent months, which have disrupted his rhythm and impacted his performances during a demanding phase of the season.
Real Madrid knows that when he is fully fit, Bellingham remains one of the most influential players in the squad.
What about Tchouameni and Guler?
Tchouameni has established himself as one of the most reliable players in his position.
As such, Real Madrid’s trust in him is evident, especially with ongoing plans to extend his contract until 2031.
Then there is Guler, arguably the most underestimated of the three. While he may not always dominate headlines, his numbers tell a different story.
The young Turkish talent has stepped into a more significant role this season and delivered consistently across competitions.
His tally, five goals and 13 assists across all competitions, shows how important he has become this season, which is why Real Madrid have no plans to sell him either.
Real Madrid kickstarted their UEFA Champions League campaign with a 2-1 win over Inter Milan, one of Jose Mourinho’s former teams, and the very club with whom he once conquered Europe.
Interestingly, Real Madrid’s second Champions League game of the season will see them take on another of Mourinho’s old sides, in the form of AS Roma.
It will be imperative for Los Blancos to secure three points once again as they look to build momentum heading into a demanding run of fixtures, including the October 25 Clasico against Barcelona.
A special return for Mourinho
As reported by Mundo Deportivo, Wednesday’s trip to the Stadio Olimpico carries a personal edge for the Portuguese, who called the ground home between 2021 and 2024.
It was on the Roma bench that he reached his 1,000th match as a coach, and he became the first manager to lead teams to the finals of the Champions League, the Europa League and the Conference League.
He delivered silverware, too, guiding Roma to the inaugural Conference League title in 2021/22 with a 1-0 win over Feyenoord.
The following season he took them to the Europa League final, where they lost on penalties to Sevilla, before his time in Rome ended in January 2024.
A litmus test for Los Blancos
Mourinho will not be the only one feeling the occasion. Dean Huijsen, on loan at Roma from Juventus in 2024, and Antonio Rudiger, a Roma player between 2015 and 2017, both return to a former home.
Beyond the sentiment, the fixture is a genuine test of Madrid’s credentials. Roma sit among the early pacesetters in Serie A and will provide stiff opposition, making this a useful marker of how far Mourinho’s rebuild has come.
With the Clasico and a congested schedule looming, three points in Rome would do far more than strengthen Madrid’s European standing.
Fortunately, Real Madrid will also have Vinicius Jr. available for this match, as his suspension, which could potentially see him miss the Barcelona game, only applies to domestic competitions.
