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United offer rejected as Camavinga stays at Real Madrid

Published 24 July 2026

Manchester United have made an offer to sign Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, but the 23-year-old French international has reportedly decided to remain in Spain and fight for his place. The Premier League club, having already secured midfielders Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans this summer, identified Camavinga as a key target to further bolster their options.

According to reports, United submitted an offer for the player, with Real Madrid's asking price said to be in the region of 50 million to 60 million euros. The club's interest is part of a midfield rebuild following the departure of Casemiro and a serious knee injury to Manuel Ugarte. However, despite the offer and the Spanish club's apparent willingness to consider a sale, Camavinga's stance has been consistent: he wants to stay at Real Madrid and prove himself under new manager Jose Mourinho.

The player's desire to remain complicates any potential deal. Sources indicate Camavinga views playing for Real Madrid as a dream and is focused on reviving his career at the Bernabeu after a period where he fell down the pecking order and missed selection for France's World Cup squad. He has reportedly already turned down...

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