Real Madrid started off the season oozing optimism, as the Merengues emerged triumphant versus Athletic Club with a 2-0 victory.
Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham stamped their names on the scoresheet, but one of the most promising takeaways for Los Blancos was the exhibition of Aurilien Tchouameni, who was already showcasing signs of his revival in the pre-season tour of the US.
Real Madrid uninterested in selling key man
And according to David Ornstein, a number of elite teams, including Liverpool, have long admired Tchouameni.
But Real Madrid sees the midfielder as an important member of their team and does not contemplate his sale, with the player also eager to make a name for himself in the Spanish capital club.
Reports earlier began to brew about the Merseyside giants making an inquiry for the French defensive midfielder, having missed out on Moises Caicedo and Romeu Lavia.
However, Madrid value Tchouameni, with the club investing €100 million in the player last season.
Liverpool’s interest in the 23-year-old has not been a first-time occurrence, as they looked to land his signature before Real Madrid purchased Tchouameni from Monaco.
Having rejected their proposal once before, Tchouameni intends to stay with Los Blancos, and the club are also eager to retain the highly talented midfielder.
The Merengues’ willingness to retain Tchouameni does not come across as a bolt from the blue, given that there is no other option in the squad with a similar profile.
Tchouameni’s form fluctuated in his first season at Madrid, with the player plying his trade outside of France for the first time.
But as he eases in and adapts to the team’s dynamics, his contributions as well as his worth to the team are growing day by day.
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