JAKARTA - Yes, that's right, the price is 80 million. But still a surprising loss compared to the fact that Aurélien Tchouaméni is a direct replacement for Casemiro, an untouched defensive midfielder who moved to Manchester United.
Derby Madrid at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano strengthened a good start for 22-year-old Monaco players, who are only missing the Super Cup final and La Liga Santander against Real Mallorca.
If everything goes well for Tchouameni, the road ahead still has to be passed. This midfielder is well aware of this and has one of his referrals to the late Kobe Bryant, and in particular a phrase that leaves a trace on him.
He was nine years old and was not even in Bordeaux at the time, but that sentence was written in his heart. "The job is not over yet," the former Laker answered reporters' questions after his team took 2-0 lead in the 2009 NBA Final.
The series, by the way, is the last five games. Kobe's phrase is down in history and still carved at the Staples Center and is always remembered.
For Tchouameni, the NBA is passionate, but also a reference in terms of work by athletes.
"I watched the video of Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan. They are sports legends. We can't rest for a while," Tchouameni explained at his introductory press conference in Madrid.
"I always work optimally from day to day and increase."
The appearance of the Tchouameni star did not surprise the talent guides who have been following him for some time. He is a player who, for most of the club, has everything it needs to be successful and, in fact, from a very young age, he stands out to other players.
Karena itu, dia berada dalamrekan semua klub besar. Namun, ada satu pertandingan yang mempercepat segala dan membuat Madrid waspada, final Nations League antara Spanyol dan Prancis.
Didier Deschamps called him and, although he was not a starter, N'Golo Kante's absence sent him to the point where he is now a permanent player for Les Bleus ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
MARCA reported on October 11, 2021, right after the final, that the player is on the June Calafat radar, the club's chief talent guide.
A week after the final, call his agent, Jonathan Kebe, USA. Big clubs want to close the deal as soon as possible.
Real Madrid then positioned themselves for a summer attack and when Tchouameni understood that the club was serious about him being a turning point.
Los Blancos' return in the Champions League teased him. And despite Liverpool already seeing his action at Anfiled, after Klopp's insistence, the midfielder decided that his place was in Madrid. He also gave orders to his agent after seeing another magical night at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid also understands that he needs to be a priority aid. Not only because of Casemiro's departure at the end of the transfer market, but also because it is clear that, especially in the World Cup year, it is necessary to start rebuilding their midfield given the age of Luka Modric and the possible departure of Toni Kroos when his contract expires on June 30.
Kylian Mbappe's refusal to sign was speeding up the deal, but Real Madrid have made more than enough progress to convince Tchouameni and his agents.
After nine games, is the fact that several players his age have adapted so quickly. Raul Gonzalez, even younger, may be one of those standing on the Frenchman, but there is the case of Karim Benzema, Raphael Varane, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, and now Eduardo Camavinga who all needs one year or more to settle in the Spanish capital.
In the club, they believe that it was his uncontrolled mentality and ambition that helped him play confidently. Carlo Ancelotti has highlighted Tchouameni's intelligence and maturity for his age at a press conference.
"He's just smart, that's all, he's interested and asks a lot of questions," the coach said after winning over Leipzig.
It is said that when Tchouameni visited the cup room with Florentino Perez and stopped in front of the shelf with 14 Champions League titles, the player, instead of being impressed, instead made the following challenges to the president.
"I came here to win more (trofis)," he said.
His level of demand is at the maximum level and if, as Kobe said, the job is not done yet, the French man has made it clear to his team that he will start for a long time.
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