Mourinho wants Tchouaméni and Valverde to stay as Ceballos exits Real Madrid

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho wants to keep midfielders Aurelien Tchouaméni and Federico Valverde for the next season, even as midfielder Dani Ceballos has already left the club as a free agent this summer. Tchouaméni has agreed to a new five‑year contract that runs until June 2031, with details already approved by lawyers, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Eduardo Camavinga’s future at the Santiago Bernabéu remains uncertain, but Mourinho has signaled he wants both Tchouaméni and Valverde in his plans. For Nigerian fans following European football, this signals Real Madrid’s intent to build a stable midfield core, which could influence transfer markets and the clubs where emerging Nigerian talents might aim to play. The club’s focus on retaining established internationals may limit slots for new signings, affecting opportunities for players looking to break into La Liga. With Tchouaméni’s deal set to be confirmed soon, will you see this as a sign that top Spanish clubs are tightening their squads, making it harder for newcomers to break in, or as a sign of stability that could make those clubs more attractive targets for a future move?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/07/09/transfer-mourinho-picks-two-midfielders-to-keep-at-real-madrid/