At Real Madrid, work continues apace ahead of the new season. The squad is far from complete, with players still arriving and others potentially leaving. One of the most uncertain cases is that of Camavinga, who was on his way out at the end of the league season but could become an important part of Xabi Alonso’s new project.
Real Madrid’s midfield
The truth is that Real Madrid has had significant problems in midfield this past season, and far from having solutions in the form of replacements, it seems that the situation is becoming even more complicated. The departure of Luka Modric leaves a hole that was already large when Toni Kroos left the club at the end of last season. Despite his age, he continued to show that he had quality to spare. He will be another very difficult player to replace, at least one who can offer as much as the Croatian.
Modric is joined by Ceballos. Despite the Utrera-born player’s good season last year, he does not seem to enjoy the confidence of Xabi Alonso. Many see him leaving Real Madrid, but the truth is that there does not seem to be a convincing offer for him. However, if he does end up leaving, the Whites would be short of players in midfield and would also have to wait until October to be able to count on Bellingham, who has just had surgery on his shoulder, which caused him so many problems last season.
And the future of Camavinga
In the final stretch of La Liga, it seemed that Camavinga could be one of the players to leave the club after the Club World Cup. However, his injury against Getafe has put a stop to any attempts by interested teams. Real Madrid are now more cautious about the French international. They would be willing to listen to offers, but these would have to be very high, around €60-70 million, and it does not seem that any team is going to take a chance on the Frenchman, who has been progressing year after year but who last season showed a lack of consistency and a worrying tendency to get injured.
Xabi Alonso’s plans
Xabi Alonso does count on Camavinga, he likes his physical power and his footwork, as well as his versatility when the team needs it. However, he does not currently have a place in the starting eleven, as the midfield is reserved for Tchouaméni, Güler, Valverde, and Bellingham, although the Englishman’s absence until October opens the door for him to become a starter, we will see how much.
But we insist on the need for Real Madrid to sign a midfielder. If Ceballos ends up leaving, and if he continues to play with the four midfielders mentioned above, the only reserve would be the Frenchman. Perhaps he could reinvent Brahim in more defensive positions, but that does not seem to be the plan drawn up by the Tolosa-born coach.
Therefore, everything indicates that Camavinga will remain with the Whites for another year, and not only that, but he will have an important role in Xabi Alonso‘s new scheme. Real Madrid lacks midfielders, and far from strengthening this key area of the field that has caused so many problems, it seems that they continue to let go of the players available in this position. The departure of Camavinga is almost ruled out; only a great offer on the table could change the picture.