The transfer market continues to move for Real Madrid after the non-arrival of Kylian Mbappé, and Tchouaméni is the first footballer who has involved a large outlay from the white club.
The real Madrid He has closed his second signing of the season. After the arrival of Rudiger, the new white player is Aurélien Tchouaméni. The club chaired by Florentino Perez has paid 80 million by the midfielder and, although he does not come as the undisputed starter, he will fight for a position with Casemiro.
The Brazilian is already a legend in the real Madrid and is one of the best defensive midfielders in the world. Can the Frenchman be up to the task and take away his title status? We analyze it with the statistics in hand.
Casemiro
Casemiro has a value of 40 million of euros according to Transfermarkt. In addition, he has scored a goal and distributed four assists in 48 games in the last season. The Brazilian is a key piece in the Real Madrid, since of those 48 matches, 46 have played as a starter, receiving 16 yellow cards.
As for defensive stats, Casemiro averages 2.5 tackles per game, 1.3 interceptions, 1.7 fouls, 1.7 clearances and 0.6 blocks. More than remarkable numbers for a stopper midfielder. And at 30 years of age he still has gas to spare.
Aurélien Tchouaméni
The French Aurelien Tchouameni, newcomer to Real Madrid from the Monaco, is valued at 60 million of euros according to Transfermarkt. He has played 50 games last year, of which 48 have been as a starter, scoring five goals and handing out three assists. Also, has received 12 yellow and one red.
In terms of defensive stats, their numbers surpass those of Casemiro in almost all areas: 2.3 tackles per game, 2.6 interceptions, 1.2 fouls, 0.7 clearances and 0.2 blocks. Almost nothing. Of course, these figures are in the Ligue 1 and we have to see how the Frenchman will perform in a top-level league like the Spanish one.