- Real Madrid weathered the financial impact of the epidemic better than others.
- Madrid confirmed a contract for Monaco and France prodigy Aurelien Tchouameni in June.
- Real Madrid supporters should applaud their club’s wisdom.
Real Madrid weathered the financial impact of the epidemic better than others, cutting back on expenditure for three years and priming the coffers for a massive splurge in 2022.
Real Madrid confirmed a contract for Monaco and France prodigy Aurelien Tchouameni in June, for a cost that may increase to 100 million euros with add-ons.
The strong midfielder does not match the mould of his former Galactico counterparts. He won’t score 40 goals per season, and the 22-year-old isn’t yet a big name.
However, Real Madrid supporters should applaud their club’s wisdom in signing such an intriguing young talent in a critical position that requires a revamp when Luka Modric, Tony Kroos, and Casemiro ultimately go.
Tchouameni is a tackling machine that uses his rangy physique and tentacle-like appendages to sweep up any offensive danger at the midfield’s base. His ability to detect patterns of play and anticipate danger belies the fact that he is only 22 years old and still developing his game.
Tchouameni is more than simply a tackler; he can dribble out of tight situations and spray sweeping diagonal passes to unleash wide attackers in space, which is useful for Vinicius Jr.
The former Monaco great can play everywhere along a team’s spine, making him an essential asset to whatever manager Madrid has, independent of tactical set-up and structure.
It’s no surprise that Kylian Mbappe attempted to derail the deal to Madrid at the last minute, instead luring his countryman to PSG.
Madrid has a history of going bankrupt on Galactico gambles, such as Kaka, Robinho, and, most recently, Eden Hazard, who signed for 115 million euros in 2019.
Touchameni was brought in for ‘Galactico’ money, but with Madrid still possessing an all-conquering First XI that shows no signs of slowing down, the big coin is being invested in the future for the first time in a long time.
