Xabi Alonso has initiated contact with Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, a player he managed last season, and is attempting to convince the Frenchman to join Chelsea this summer.
Xabi Alonso is not entirely at ease with his team's midfield, as he has not yet been able to work with either Moises Caicedo or Enzo Fernandez, both pillars of Chelsea during the previous season, and with the latter still hoping to reach Real Madrid during the summer. That is why the coach continues to search for potential reinforcements (or replacements, if you want to see it that way) in that area.
One of the names that has gained the most traction in recent days is that of Eduardo Camavinga, his pupil during the first half of the 2025/26 season when he managed Real Madrid, and with whom he maintains a good relationship despite leaving the Merengue club. Ekrem Konur told The Chelsea Chronicle exclusively that Alonso had initiated contact with the French midfielder.
Konur said: "Chelsea's new manager, Xabi Alonso, has placed Real Madrid's midfielder Eduardo Camavinga at the top of his wishlist to strengthen the squad for the summer transfer window. The Spanish tactician has reportedly initiated contacts, though the biggest hurdle remains convincing the French midfielder to leave Spain.
Real Madrid does not prioritize selling Camavinga. The club continues to view him as a vital piece of their long-term project and broad squad depth. Because of this, Chelsea's initial inquiries have been rebuffed. However, Alonso's persistence and Chelsea's desire to inject dynamism into their midfield are keeping the file very much alive.
Sources indicate that while Chelsea has yet to submit a formal bid, any potential offer would need to be in the region of €60 million even to test the waters. Although this figure sits below Real Madrid's internal valuation of the player, it marks the opening stages of a major transfer saga.
The Camavinga situation will be one of the most closely watched storylines of the summer window. Chelsea's financial power, Xabi Alonso's drawing power, and Real Madrid's ultimate stance will dictate whether this blockbuster move materializes."
Let us remember that the last few months have been somewhat dark for Camavinga, as he was directly blamed by Madrid fans following the Champions League elimination to Bayern Munich, when he was sent off just minutes after coming on as a substitute. Having to apologize at the end of the next match at the Bernabeu against Deportivo Alaves, leaving an image that will be remembered for a long time.
How he personally feels about being at Real Madrid, only he will know for certain. Still, Alonso will do everything possible to convince him that moving to London is the best decision for his career right now. Will he be able to achieve it?
