‘I like both teams… we’ll see’: Aurelien Tchouameni drops cryptic clue about joining Real Madrid or Liverpool this summer… as the Monaco midfielder insists he’s in a ‘good position’ because ‘the best clubs want me’
Aurelien Tchouameni is regarded as one of the best young midfielders in EuropeThe 22-year-old has attracted interest from the two Champions League finalists The midfielder was reported to be set for a deal worth £68m with Real MadridBut the Frenchman insisted he liked both the Spanish side and rivals Liverpool
Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has refused to give a definitive answer over the race between Liverpool and Real Madrid to sign him.
The 22-year-old Frenchman is regarded as one of the best young midfielders in Europe and has reportedly attracted the attention of this season’s Champions League finalists.
Real Madrid were tipped to be poised to secure his signature but with a deal yet to be agreed with Monaco, Liverpool remain in the race.
Aurelien Tchouameni refused to give a definitive answer over joining Liverpool or Real Madrid
When asked about joining one side over the other, the Frenchman provided a diplomatic answer.
‘I like both: I can watch Spanish games and English games,’ he told CNN.
‘It’s different to play in Spain and it’s different to play in England, but at the end, for me, it’s just a matter of adaptation.’
Tchouameni did admit the interest was flattering as he revealed it was a source of entertainment in the Monaco dressing room.
Tchouameni did admit the interest from the Champions League finalists was flattering
‘I tried to find a lot of players who came here young and then have grown, and they’d be able to play in a bigger club at the end of their journey here in Monaco,’ he said.
‘It’s funny. With my friends…