The French Real Madrid midfielder has been away from the pitch since April, and there is already speculation about his departure.
Eduardo Camavinga has yet to make his debut alongside Xabi Alonso. The Frenchman missed the Club World Cup due to an injury, specifically a complete tear of his left adductor tendon suffered in a La Liga match against Getafe CF at the Coliseum Alfonso Pérez. That was at the end of April, and since then, the Real Madrid player has been on the sidelines. However, he is expected to be fully recovered to face the start of the 2025-26 season from day one.
Rumors about a possible departure have been circulating this summer, but barring a major surprise, Camavinga is staying at the Santiago Bernabéu. This has been confirmed by journalist Antón Meana: « The Frenchman’s immediate entourage has denied to Cadena SER that he has any offers abroad and has assured that, therefore, he will definitely stay with Xabi Alonso. There was an international rumor about offers from the Premier League, but the Frenchman wants to stay. And in a lineup with three midfielders that could include Tchouaméni, Valverde, and Bellingham—in addition to Güler—he wants to secure a place with the Tolosa-born coach, » he asserts.
HIS CHALLENGE: EARNING XABI ALONSO’S TRUST
He will start at a slight disadvantage due to his injury, and after the impressive performances of Tchouaméni, Arda Güler, and Fede Valverde during the Club World Cup. Camavinga’s favor is the departure of Luka Modric and the operation for Jude Bellingham, which frees up a spot in the starting lineup. We’ll see if Real Madrid’s number 12 has a leading role under Xabi Alonso or, on the contrary, has to earn his place.
