Real Madrid retains Aurelien Tchouameni amid midfield changes

Real Madrid has confirmed that midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni will remain with the club for the upcoming season. Despite uncertainties surrounding the midfield following Jose Mourinho's request for a new defensive midfielder and the addition of Bernardo Silva, Tchouameni has signed a contract renewal and is expected to play a key role. Mourinho counts on Tchouameni as the only pure defensive midfielder in the squad. Tchouameni's adaptation to Mourinho's preseason approach will be closely monitored, especially after a less than stellar performance at the World Cup. With the arrival of Silva, competition for starting positions could intensify among the midfielders.

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