Manchester United missed the chance to secure a record-breaking transfer for Aurelien Tchouameni. The English club had targeted the defensive midfielder for a summer move. Reports indicated that Old Trafford officials were ready to spend over 100 million euros to bring the Frenchman to the Premier League.
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Subscribe Sekarang →Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho intervened to stop the deal. According to transfer insider Graeme Bailey, the Portuguese coach made it clear to the club board that the midfielder remains essential to his plans. Mourinho sought to keep the Frenchman for his physical presence and strong competitive mentality.
A private conversation between Mourinho and the player changed the course of negotiations. Based on a report from ESPN, the manager assured the 26-year-old midfielder of a central role in the squad. The discussion convinced the player to stay in Spain and commit his long-term future to the club.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the player agreed to a contract extension until 2031. The new deal includes a significant salary increase. The decision ended the pursuit by Manchester United, who had viewed the midfielder as their primary target for the defensive midfield position.
The proposed fee could have broken records for the Spanish club. Real Madrid reportedly wanted 180 million euros for the midfielder. The sum would have surpassed the 117 million euros Juventus paid for Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018, which remains the highest departure fee in the history of the club.