Aurelien Tchouameni wanted to move to Real Madrid over other European clubs in order to get his transfer over the line. There is a time and a place for it. The AS Monaco player Aurelien Tchouameni has signed with Real Madrid for six years. After seeing off competition from European rivals to land the player, the club agreed to pay a transfer fee of around 80 million. Karlsen talks about what Madrid can expect from Tchouameni.
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It was reported on Tuesday that Madrid and Monaco had reached an agreement for the transfer of a player.
A news conference will follow the medical at the club.
Tchouameni is seen by Madrid as a potential long-term replacement for Casemiro, who is 30 years old, and will form part of a new generation of Madrid players.
Despite being turned down by Kylian Mbappe, Madrid have been busy preparing for the summer transfer window.
They have also confirmed the signing of Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer.
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It was reported in January that Madrid were looking at options to improve their midfield. The chief scout of Madrid went to Monaco in the month of June to look for a deal.
The Monaco deal was held up by Spain's classification of the Principality of Monaco as a tax haven, meaning the club would have to pay tax on their profits.
Carlo Ancelotti wanted the club to sign a new defensiveMidfielder as a priority, and Tamenchoui was the main Candidate ahead of Ryan Gravenberch.
Los Blancos believe that Tchouameni has what it takes to be a defensiveMidfielder of the future.
Tchouameni scored three goals in 35 league appearances for Monaco as they finished third in the table.
He was named to the France squad for this month's Nations League games with Austria, Croatia, andDenmark.
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