Advertisement

Updated August 31st, 2021 at 09:34 IST

Real Madrid to sign Rennes prodigy Eduardo Camavinga amid PSG's Mbappe drama: Report

Eduardo Camavinga's transfer to Real Madrid has been the talk of the town and now it seems we've reached the conclusion. Here's what we know:

Reported by: Samona Punjabi
Real Madrid
Image: AP | Image:self
Advertisement

Real Madrid will reportedly sign 18-year-old Eduardo Camavinga before the transfer deadline. The French midfielder is allegedly set to join the Spanish club with an official announcement to be made on Tuesday, according to a media report. Here's everything we know about the reported deal so far - 

Eduardo Camavinga transfer to Real Madrid? 

According to a report by ESPN, also confirmed by Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Rennes' defensive midfielder (DM) Eduardo Camavinga is set to join Spanish club Real Madrid on a 5-year-deal. The Spanish club will reportedly pay "€30 million ($35 million) for the 18-year-old highly coveted player. Camavinga only has one year left on his contract with Rennes and is reportedly expected to complete his medical on Tuesday in Clairefontaine. 

The French DM will train with France's Under-21 squad there. According to the report, Rennes did not want to let Camavinga walk away next summer as a free agent and are hence, happy with the deal. Romano, also tweeted a confirmation for Camavinga's Real Madrid transfer saying that the DM has been signed for "€31m plus add ons." According to Romano, the Frenchman has also already completed his medical. 

Camavinga's transfer has been the talk of the town since July 2021, when the DM was speculated to be signed on by Manchester United amongst others. Man United's fans have been begging the club to "sign a DM" for days now since the squad has several AMs. The 18-year-old French man was also linked for a move within his league to PSG for the transfer window.

However, according to the tweet seen above, the Rennes prodigy has chosen Real Madrid over Manchester United and PSG where currently football legends Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi respectively dwell. Camavinga has also been called up for France U21 for the Euro 2023 qualifiers in September.

It's also worth noting that Eduardo Camavinga was not the only French player that Real Madrid was looking to sign this season. Real Madrid was reportedly in talks with PSG over the transfer of world-cup winner Kylian Mbappe. However, according to the report, after the deal between Madrid and PSG over Mbappe "stalled," the Spanish club knocked on the doors of another French club, Rennes.

The deal between Real Madrid and Rennes was signed on Monday, with fans looking forward to his alleged Tuesday confirmation announcement. Apart from PSG and Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, and Borussia Dortmund were all linked with Camavinga's transfer news for the season. 

(Image: AP)

Advertisement

Published August 31st, 2021 at 09:34 IST

Your Voice. Now Direct.

Send us your views, we’ll publish them. This section is moderated.

Advertisement
Advertisement

Trending Quicks

MEA Responds To China’s Comment On Sikh Separatist Gurupatwant Singh Pannun
5 minutes ago
Mukhtar Ansari Death
6 minutes ago
Dhara Gujjar
7 minutes ago
The ICJ has ordered Israel to ensure the smooth flow of aid to the people of Gaza.
12 minutes ago
UFC Exclusive Erin Blanchfield
15 minutes ago
Indian pharma sector
16 minutes ago
WWE Bloodline
17 minutes ago
Ramya on Uttarakaanda sets
22 minutes ago
Virat Kohli and Glenn Maxwell
22 minutes ago
Maharashtra Politics: Did Govinda Say Congress Ignored Him For 13 Years?
24 minutes ago
Torrent Power
27 minutes ago
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Whatsapp logo