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French team, Real Madrid: things are already tense for Eduardo Camavinga

A precocious talent from Stade Rennais, Eduardo Camavinga quickly rose through the ranks. Real Madrid and the French team arrived

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 12:42 AM
French team, Real Madrid: things are already tense for Eduardo Camavinga
Key Things to Know
  • Eduardo Camavinga is under intense pressure to secure his place for both Real Madrid and the French national team.
  • Real Madrid manager José Mourinho has used the midfielder sparingly across six appearances in La Liga this season.
  • Galatasaray reportedly had an offer rejected for Camavinga in the summer and remains interested for the winter transfer window.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Eduardo Camavinga is facing a critical period in his career as he fights to secure regular roles for both Real Madrid and the French national team. Following a difficult previous campaign where he missed the World Cup squad under Didier Deschamps, the 23-year-old midfielder is now under pressure to prove himself to new Real Madrid manager José Mourinho. Although Madrid considered letting him leave during the summer transfer window, Camavinga chose to remain.

Manu Tournoux reports that Camavinga faces mounting scrutiny at Madrid, with Turkish club Galatasaray reportedly remaining interested ahead of the winter window. Meanwhile, the midfielder has received an opportunity to impress new France head coach Zinedine Zidane, who recalled him to the national squad amid fierce midfield competition from players like Adrien Rabiot and Manu Koné.

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