Manchester United are being linked with interest in Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, and he has a big admirer in the shape of Carlo Ancelotti.
Ahead of the summer transfer window, Manchester United’s scope for midfield targets continues to expand and Eduardo Camavinga is the latest name being linked with a move to Old Trafford.
According to Flashscore, United are monitoring Camavinga as well as his Real Madrid teammate Aurelien Tchouameni.
United are also in the process of hiring a new head coach and Carlo Ancelotti has been linked with the job. The former Madrid boss was a huge admirer of Camavinga during his time at the Bernabeu.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti pictured with midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.
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What Carlo Ancelotti said about Eduardo Camavinga’s debut
United were linked with Camavinga in 2021, but he instead completed a £26 million move to Madrid.
Camavinga made a flying start at Madrid, and Carlo Ancelotti was full of praise for the French midfielder after his debut.
As quoted by ESPN, Ancelotti said: “It has surprised me a bit, that’s the truth.
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“We all know the quality he has, physical and technical. Then on the pitch, he’s shown his personality, we didn’t know about that.
“What happens in games doesn’t worry him, he’s confident.”
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Eduardo Camavinga has the mentality to succeed at Man Utd
United have seen far too many signings arrive at Old Trafford and crack under the pressure in the past decade. The media spotlight and attention that comes with representing the Red Devils often proves too much for some players.
But Camavinga clearly has the right mentality to play at the highest level and at the biggest clubs – he has proven that in Madrid.
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While other midfield targets such as Carlos Baleba have struggled with pressure, Camavinga has the calm and composure that United need.
Ineos need to find a long-term replacement for Casemiro, and there is nowhere better to go shopping than in Madrid, where Casemiro was signed from. Camavinga will not come cheap, but at 23 years old he is still a young talent who will be a long-term investment for United.
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