June 10, 2026

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Transfer news: José mourinho blocks aurélien tchouaméni departure from real madrid

Four years after his arrival at Real Madrid, with a Champions League and a La Liga title to his name, Aurélien Tchouaméni may now be facing an uncertain future at the Santiago Bernabéu. Both Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain have been linked with the French midfielder, but newly appointed manager José Mourinho has already made his stance clear.

After the World Cup with the French national team and his summer break, Aurélien Tchouaméni will return to Spain. The question on everyone’s mind is whether the France international will play another season for Real Madrid, the penultimate year of his contract. This has become a hot topic in the transfer market surrounding the club, especially after the reported altercation between Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde at the Valdebebas training ground in mid-May.

PSG and Manchester United circle for Tchouaméni

Paris Saint-Germain has emerged as a possible destination for Aurélien Tchouaméni. His representatives have offered his services to the Ligue 1 giants, who are looking to strengthen their midfield. At the same time, Manchester United is also keen on the player as a replacement for Casemiro. However, the recent presidential elections at Real Madrid appear to have shaped the next chapter of Tchouaméni’s career.

José Mourinho shuts down departure rumours

Florentino Pérez was re-elected as Real Madrid president, and his agreement with José Mourinho to succeed Álvaro Arbeloa as head coach has been made official. The Special One returns to the Spanish capital 13 years after leaving for Chelsea. The Portuguese coach has already taken a firm stance on Tchouaméni’s future: under no circumstances is a transfer being discussed. Although the French international has been touted as a potential departure, Mourinho sees things very differently.