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Real Extends Tchouameni to 2031; United Splurges £50 m on Santos

7/9/2026

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Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has extended his contract until June 2031, earning €13 million after José Mourinho’s input accelerated the deal.
Manchester United’s bid for Tchouameni failed because of his high salary demand and Real Madrid’s refusal to permit a transfer.
United signed Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos for £50 million on a five-year contract, and missed midfield targets Elliot Anderson (to Manchester City for £116 million) and Mateus Fernandes (to Tottenham for £85 million).

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Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni has extended his contract until June 2031, earning €13 million after José Mourinho’s input accelerated the deal.
Manchester United’s bid for Tchouameni failed because of his high salary demand and Real Madrid’s refusal to permit a transfer.
United signed Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos for £50 million on a five-year contract, and missed midfield targets Elliot Anderson (to Manchester City for £116 million) and Mateus Fernandes (to Tottenham for £85 million).