One of the star signings of Real Madrid on the tightrope

This is not being a season for Aurélien Tchouaméni. Real Madrid secured the services of the Frenchman in the summer of 2022 as a replacement for Casemiro, and after Toni Kroos’s retirement, the whites expected the player to step up as the head of the team's 'engine room'. However, despite having the full confidence of Carlo Ancelotti, the player has only disappointed.

Whether in the midfield or in the center of defense, the Frenchman has not found his place in Carletto's scheme, and his performances are beginning to frustrate both the club and the fans. The player is being criticized for his indifference when defending and his slowness in distributing the play, which is causing his credit to start running out at the top of the club, as reported by 'SPORT'.

Real Madrid seeks to strengthen the midfield

For this reason, the offices at Santiago Bernabéu are already considering strengthening the midfield with a creative player who can offer what Tchouaméni has proven unable to. Martín Zubimendi appears as the top favorite for the Madridistas, and his clause of 60 million euros makes him a 'bargain' for next summer, putting the Frenchman under pressure.

It is in his hands to turn around his situation in the team; otherwise, the exit door will open for him. His market value remains at the 80 million euros that Madrid paid to Monaco in 2022 and Premier League clubs like Liverpool and Manchester United are closely monitoring him. Despite having a contract until 2028, the coming months will be crucial in defining the future of Aurélien, who is facing his first and probably last test of fire at Chamartín.