Man United, Liverpool Pursue Midfielder with €1bn Release Clause

Manchester United and Liverpool are monitoring Real Madrid midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni ahead of the summer transfer window. He moved to Real from AS Monaco in June 2022. The fee was €70 million plus €10 million in bonuses.

Season performance

Last season he featured regularly for Real Madrid. He logged 3,379 minutes across 39 appearances.

Per-game La Liga averages include 1.3 interceptions and 2.2 tackles. He averaged 0.3 possession won in the final third and 4.7 balls recovered.

Clearances averaged 1.7 and blocked shots 0.4 per game. He won 3.1 ground duels and 2.3 aerial duels per match.

Transfer interest

Filmogaz.com reports both English clubs view him as an ideal midfield reinforcement. Liverpool previously showed interest before losing the race to Real Madrid.

They have returned and could clash with Manchester United this summer. Some headlines frame the story as Man United, Liverpool Pursue Midfielder with €1bn Release Clause.

Both clubs could prepare significant offers, though no figures are public. Negotiations could prove delicate given Madrid’s stance.

Real Madrid stance and contract

Real Madrid prefer to keep him and plan to offer a three-year extension. Marca highlights his development and managerial support at the club.

Madrid consider him non-transferable given that backing. He will have two years remaining on his contract after the season ends.

A new deal could therefore be proposed by Real Madrid.

Valuation and agent

Transfermarkt places his market value at €75 million, down €25 million from his June 2024 peak. He is represented by French agency Excellence Sport Nation, which also manages Bryan Mbeumo.

His contract includes a €1 billion release clause. Such a clause is effectively symbolic and unlikely to be triggered.

Any move would face resistance from Real Madrid and strong competition from other clubs. The summer window will reveal whether Manchester United or Liverpool can progress with an offer.