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Camavinga wants to stay at Real Madrid as looks to sell

Published 2 July 2026

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga intends to stay and fight for his place at the club, despite the Spanish champions being open to selling him this summer. The 23-year-old French international’s stance creates a significant obstacle for manager José Mourinho, who is reshaping the squad and could use the funds from a sale for new signings.

According to multiple reports, Real Madrid have established contact with several clubs, including Manchester City, to gauge interest in Camavinga. The club is said to be seeking a fee of approximately 60 million euros for the player, whom they signed from Rennes in 2021 for around 31 million euros. While no formal bid has been confirmed, Manchester City is aware of the potential availability as they consider midfield reinforcements.

However, the player’s position is clear. Camavinga has communicated to his representatives that he wants to remain at the Bernabéu, convinced he can reclaim a prominent role under Mourinho after a difficult season. The midfielder’s 2025-26 campaign was marred by limited playing time, injury, and a red card in the Champions League quarter-final against Bayern Munich. His form also contributed to his omission...

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