Aurelien Tchouameni

[Dribble]

Ive never seen it myself. I don't get the hype. Nice shot taker from outside the box. But everything else isn't special. That said, hrs walk into our midfield no questions currently.

This is exactly what most football fans thought about Rodri. He may not be City's best player, but our catastrophic decline has proven what most City fans have come to realise over the last three years, he's by far our most important player.

Before his Real move, Tchouameni was rated in the top three players in France, aged 21. When I first saw him, I was wowed & desperately wanted City to get him. We like most other top teams were interested, but he made it clear he wanted to link up with his France International team mate Camavinga at Real.

Trust me, this kid's the real deal & could end up being the under-appreciated type of Real player like Bale or Isco. Both clung on to the bitter end & won masses of trophies, but were never considered players who the club cherished.

It depends on Tchouameni. Does he ride out the seemingly similar path trodden by Isco & Bale in the hope things change, or does he choose to become a mainstay at another elite club. It was a similar situation faced by Yaya at Barça before he arrived at City.

 

[Stoned Rose]

Camavinga for me

Nice with mustard and a Red Stripe.

 

[King Jay]

We all see things differently. Before he landed at Real, every major team in the world had him on their radar, but Tchouameni made it clear there was only Madrid. Camavinga is the more accomplished player at Real, but that's like comparing KDB to Rodri. Who's better vs who's more important to the team. Our recent collapse is a prime example.

Real are trying to recreate the Harlem Globetrotters. They value big names over players they need, just as they did in their Galacticos era. Tchouameni won't be easy to acquire for anyone. Real being willing to consider a deal is one thing, but an elite young player giving up the Bernabeu for anywhere else in football is another matter altogether.

Also, in terms of Camavinga, this isn't Football Manager. Cama is going nowhere, but there may just be an opportunity to be involved in the race for Tchouameni. Are you suggesting City rule themselves out purely because you feel Camavinga (who's not for sale) is better?

Also, if not Tchouameni as competition & cover for Rodri, then which realistic CDM target do you suggest?

That’s the thing. Every team had him on his radar doesn’t mean that he got better/ far better at the thing he did/does. If RM fans were hating on every player of them they wouldn’t call out Tchouameni alone for doing nothing on the field. Camavinga didn’t play good for a while too and sat on the bench.
Again. I am not saying he isn’t a good player but the price will be higher than he is actually worth just because he is a RM player. Also he is currently starting. Why would he move from Madrid to City to potentially sit on the bench again once Rodri is fit? If you get outplayed by a Kanté who is behind his prime but can still carry you there has to be something wrong.

Tchouameni is not the player some people think he is. I don’t see any exceptions abilities that would give us something beside him being a good shooter and more/ better legs in midfield. His passing isn’t special - neither is he the defensive anchor some people think he is. This is going to be another Alvarez/ Haaland case where one player won’t be satisfied being the number 2 just at the CDM position. The other is too good ( Rodri) and the other could start anywhere else due to him being a Real Madrid player - and currently Tchouameni is starting for Madrid. Again. There is no reason for him to move.


also I never said that City has to go for Camavinga. I only mentioned him being the better player who actually has impact on the Madrid‘s game compared to Tchouameni who is just running around in my eyes and is someone who could play WITH Rodri and not only without him - while Tchouameni isn’t strong enough on the ball to play with Rodri in my eyes - at least we would lose creativity.

In the end I have nothing to say but the one k personally like is Nmecha from Dortmund how ironic . Can play alone or with Rodri. Made a major leap this season.

 

[Dribble]

That’s the thing. Every team had him on his radar doesn’t mean that he got better/ far better at the thing he did/does. If RM fans were hating on every player of them they wouldn’t call out Tchouameni alone for doing nothing on the field. Camavinga didn’t play good for a while too and sat on the bench.
Again. I am not saying he isn’t a good player but the price will be higher than he is actually worth just because he is a RM player. Also he is currently starting. Why would he move from Madrid to City to potentially sit on the bench again once Rodri is fit? If you get outplayed by a Kanté who is behind his prime but can still carry you there has to be something wrong.

Tchouameni is not the player some people think he is. I don’t see any exceptions abilities that would give us something beside him being a good shooter and more/ better legs in midfield. His passing isn’t special - neither is he the defensive anchor some people think he is. This is going to be another Alvarez/ Haaland case where one player won’t be satisfied being the number 2 just at the CDM position. The other is too good ( Rodri) and the other could start anywhere else due to him being a Real Madrid player - and currently Tchouameni is starting for Madrid. Again. There is no reason for him to move.


also I never said that City has to go for Camavinga. I only mentioned him being the better player who actually has impact on the Madrid‘s game compared to Tchouameni who is just running around in my eyes and is someone who could play WITH Rodri and not only without him - while Tchouameni isn’t strong enough on the ball to play with Rodri in my eyes - at least we would lose creativity.

In the end I have nothing to say but the one k personally like is Nmecha from Dortmund how ironic . Can play alone or with Rodri. Made a major leap this season.

What do you mean Tchouameni isn't the player people think he is? Hundreds of millions have seen enough of him playing for Monaco, France & Real to form an opinion. Also, when has Kanté outplayed him?

If he's currently starting for Real, are you saying they don't realise the player he really is too?

The reports are suggesting Liverpool are willing to pay £29m now & £21m next season to avoid PSR complications, & for a 24 year old elite France International, that's cheap in today's market.

Rodri warned that he was close to burnout & feared for his health 2 years ago because of the amount of games he was playing for City & Spain. I couldn't see Rodders nor Tchouameni complaining about playing 40+ games each for City, with one coming on as substitute for the other, & City playing a double pivot in tough away matches.

I've no idea where you're getting all this Tchouameni just runs around, has limited passing ability & is a poor defensive anchor from. You're certainly seeing a completely different player to most onlookers, & one that's in another league altogether from Nmecha from what I've seen.

At £50m, I'd tear Real's hand off!

 

[WesthoughtonJohn]

Am I missing something here - genuinely???
Played 15 times in La Liga this season - missed games were due to injury. Played plenty in the CL.
But apparently available from rm for £50m
Nahhh not having that

 

[mdj0520]

If Pep got his hands on a young or prime Gareth Barry he would turn him into one of the best pivots on the planet and I don't think I exagerrate. The only thing he didn't have was pace over long distances which Busquets and Rodri shows isn't a issue at all.

One of our pre-Pep players Pep would have absolutely loved. Great positioning, good feet, calm and composed, intelligent enough to slot into both the defence and make runs into the box. Loved Gaz Baz

He was also good at leaving a foot in and looking completely innocent.

Whenever Pre-Pep players comes up that he'd have loved he's absolutely first one I think about.

 

[117 M34]

The reports are suggesting Liverpool are willing to pay £29m now & £21m next season to avoid PSR complications, & for a 24 year old elite France International, that's cheap in today's market.

How the payments were made wouldn't affect PSR so on that basis, we can assume that particular article is a load of nonsense.

 

[Kippax Street 1880]

Real Madrid don't sell top players. Avoid like the fucking plague.

 

[King Jay]

What do you mean Tchouameni isn't the player people think he is? Hundreds of millions have seen enough of him playing for Monaco, France & Real to form an opinion. Also, when has Kanté outplayed him?

If he's currently starting for Real, are you saying they don't realise the player he really is too?

The reports are suggesting Liverpool are willing to pay £29m now & £21m next season to avoid PSR complications, & for a 24 year old elite France International, that's cheap in today's market.

Rodri warned that he was close to burnout & feared for his health 2 years ago because of the amount of games he was playing for City & Spain. I couldn't see Rodders nor Tchouameni complaining about playing 40+ games each for City, with one coming on as substitute for the other, & City playing a double pivot in tough away matches.

I've no idea where you're getting all this Tchouameni just runs around, has limited passing ability & is a poor defensive anchor from. You're certainly seeing a completely different player to most onlookers, & one that's in another league altogether from Nmecha from what I've seen.

At £50m, I'd tear Real's hand off!

Tchouameni is the player RM would most likely get rid off. He plays because they have no defenders and he has to help by playing as a CB. And yes Kante completely outplayed him during the Euros. Tchouameni was a non factor.

„ I don’t know where you got all this he runs around and does nothing from“ . Again. That’s what RM fans say on several platforms. You can make out of it what you want. I doubt you watch every game since you somehow also didn’t know that Kanté carried him during the euros which was very clear to see.

If you think a Ballon d’or holder is okay with playing 40 games then that’s on you. Rodrigo complained yes. It will be different when it actually happens. Also he would be an ABSOLUTELE starter in Liverpool since they have no RODRI. So why would he move to city if he is CURRENTLY starting for Madrid and can move to another top club to start there instead of fighting for his place vs Rodri? He is not a Yaya or Pogba you put next to a 6 because he has all the offensive tools.

In the end if it happens it will happen but the moment Rodri is fit - it will turn into a problem due to his lack of passing game. Doubt Pep would play those 2 together.

 

[TinFoilHat]

Are we just looking at players that names cost more to put on the back of shirts?