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<p>Eduardo Camavinga may not have been the French international <em>Los Blancos</em> set their sights on for the summer transfer window. Kylian Mbappé dominated the rumor mill, but Camavinga will <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/2021/08/31/real-madrid-sign-france-prodigy-camavinga-from-rennes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">enter the Santiago Bernabeu</a> this season.</p>
<p>Real Madrid purchased Camavinga from Stade Rennais for $47 million. Furthermore, this figure includes guaranteed add-ons. Beginning this season, the 18-year-old played on the last year of his contract. The Brittany-based club decided to cash in on their wonderkid before he left as a free agent next season.</p>
<h3>The rapid ascension of Eduardo Camavinga</h3>
<p>Camavinga was the youngest person to sign a professional contract and the youngest to make a first team debut for Rennes when he was 16 years and four months old on April 6, 2019.</p>
<p>His breakout performance came in a 2-1 victory against reigning Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain. The teenager won the Man-of-the-Match award by simply dominating the center of&nbsp;the game. Also, he broke up play with his tackling and dished out the game-winning assist in the 48th minute. Suddenly, the soccer world took notice of another special talent developing in France.</p>
<p>Eduardo Camavinga continued his impressive form and received Ligue 1 Player of the Month for August 2019. As the season carried on, Camavinga became a critical player for his club. His versatility in the middle of the pitch helped him to contribute in whatever role his team needed.</p>
<p>Initially, Stade Rennais used him as a holding midfielder. The Frenchman sat in front of the defense and broke up play. However, manager Julien Stéphan realized the way Camavinga could dribble past opponents and drive the ball into the final third. Eventually, he converted Camavinga into a box-to-box midfielder. Moreover, his touch, awareness and passing ability displayed that he could be used as an attacking midfielder in situations when Rennes needed to score a goal.</p>
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<h3>Au Revoir</h3>
<p>In a COVID-shortened-2019/20 season, Rennes finished third and qualified for the Champions League for the first time. However, their time in the most prestigious club competition did not last long. <a href="https:\/\/www.footballcritic.com/uefa-champions-league/season-2020-2021/400/41471" target="_blank" rel="noopener">One point from six games</a> saw them knocked out in the group stage. Domestically, Rennes fell to sixth in Ligue Un play. Stéphan stepped down from his role during on March 1 when the club lost four consecutive matches and seven without a win.</p>
<p>Eduardo Camavinga planned on playing in the Olympics and was called up to participate. Rennes blocked the move because they wanted to resolve his future and prevent any major injury from occurring.</p>
<p>Manchester United, PSG and Real Madrid all came out as suitors for the French prospect. Furthermore, <em>Los Blancos</em> made the only bid for the midfielder. And, now, Camavinga will feature at the Santiago Bernabeu.</p>
<div id="attachment_344164" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><div><figure class="image"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-344164" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-344164 size-medium" src="https:\/\/ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https:\/\/images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/WST_20210901_WST_344157_Camavinga-FIFA-300x375.webp&amp;width=300&amp;height=375" alt="Eduardo Camavinga" width="300" height="375" srcset="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/Camavinga-FIFA-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/Camavinga-FIFA-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/Camavinga-FIFA-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/Camavinga-FIFA-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/Camavinga-FIFA.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px"></figure></div><p id="caption-attachment-344164" class="wp-caption-text">Real Madrid, which shares a deal with FIFA, provided an early glimpse at what Eduardo Camavinga will look like in the famous white kit of Real Madrid.</p></div>
<h3>International Record Breaker</h3>
<p>Camavinga set himself on a path to being the next great all-action midfielder for the French National Team. Legends like Patrick Vieira and Jean Tigana, along with contemporaries N’Golo Kante and Paul Pogba have their DNA in the youngster.</p>
<p>He made history by being the youngest player to be selected by France since 1932. After his debut, Camavinga felt blessed by being given the opportunity.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>“First of all, I feel joy and pride for my family and for all French people. I have no idea where this confidence comes from, I have often played with older players, and it surely allowed me to have a greater maturity to play with them,”</em> said the teenager to TF1.</p></blockquote>
<p>On October 7, he made his first start for his nation and became the youngest person to score a goal for France since 1914. A cheeky overhead flick in the six-yard box opened the scoring in a 7-1 victory over Ukraine. Camavinga impressed one of the midfielders he aspires to be like.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>“He is very at ease; he is a little dancer. It is good because he is confident. He has confidence in his qualities. He is a very good youngster; I like him enormously,”</em> said Paul Pogba after the friendly.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Heir Apparent</h3>
<p>The midfield trio of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro are coming to an end. Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro will only boss LaLiga midfields for so much longer. Their legendary reign yielded two LaLiga trophies and two Supercopas. Internationally, the trio picked up three consecutive Champions League crowns and four FIFA Club World Cups.</p>
<p>Modric is a free agent at the end of the season. Now, it appears the club found his successor.</p>
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Eduardo Camavinga may not be Kylian Mbappe. However, the French midfielder shares the same unending potential as his compatriot, and will join Real Madrid.

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<p>Cristiano Ronaldo is not your everyday 36-year-old goal-scoring legend. Usually, players of this age look to close out their careers in MLS, the Middle East or Asia. The Portuguese is looking to build on his elite reputation elsewhere in Europe.</p>
<p>Earlier in the summer 2021 transfer window, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner saw his on-field rival Lionel Messi move. The Argentine joined Paris Saint-Germain, forming a super team with Neymar and (presently) Kylian Mbappe.</p>
<p>Whereas Messi moved on due to financial circumstances, Ronaldo is eyeing new locations based on his club’s performance and activity.</p>
<p>Last season, Inter Milan broke the Old Lady’s streak of nine-consecutive Serie A titles.&nbsp;CR7 received the <em>Capocannoniere</em>, the award for the top scorer in Serie A, with 29 goals. Juventus finished fourth in the league. Still, the club managed to win the Coppa Italia.</p>
<p>Despite underperforming a season ago, Juventus remains quiet in the transfer window. The club only signed midfielder Manuel Locatelli from Sassuolo on a two-year loan. After the term, Juventus has an obligation to buy Locatelli for $30 million, $15 million can also be sent to <em>I Neroverdi</em> if Locatelli hits certain incentives.</p>
<p>This type of deal displays that the Turin-based club are cash strapped. Nonetheless, Juventus watched the transfer world from the sideline. Portugal’s captain notices this, and he wants to compete for the biggest trophies in the sport.</p>
<h3>Cristiano Ronaldo seeking an exit</h3>
<p>With one year remaining on his contract, the two-time Best FIFA Men’s Player winner is looking for options, according to the rumor mill.</p>
<p>Last week, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who won four trophies with Cristiano in 2014, stated that he would not pursue a transfer for the club legend.</p>
<p>A week ago, Carlo Ancelotti, who managed Cristiano at Real Madrid, said Los Blancos would not pursue their former star. Essentially, Ancelotti implied Real Madrid sought talents for the future. The comment, along with the constant speculation on his future, made the forward go to Instagram to release a statement.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>“More than the disrespect for me as a man and as a player, the frivolous way that my future is covered in the media is disrespectful to all the clubs involved in these rumors, as well as to their players and staff,”</em> said the four-time Portuguese Player of the Year.</p></blockquote>
<p>Cristiano opened the Serie A season on Juventus’s bench against Udinese. The <a href="https:\/\/www.uefa.com/uefaeuro-2020/top-scorer/#/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">joint-top scorer</a> of Euro 2020 came on in the 60<sup>th</sup> minute. He scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time, only for VAR to deem the play offside. News matriculated that the Cristiano did not start because he was seeking a new club. According to these reports, he hoped to find a resolution soon.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/2021/08/22/ronaldo-staying-despite-starting-season-opener-on-bench-say-juve/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>READ MORE:</strong></em></a> <em>Pavel Nedved convinced Ronaldo will stay at Juventus this season.</em></p>
<p>Juventus denounced the report as fabrication.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>“We mustn’t try to create sensational stories where there aren’t any,”</em> Juventus Vice President Pavel Nedved told DAZN.</p>
<p><em>“It was a decision shared with the player. At the start of the season, naturally he is not at top fitness. I can absolutely confirm Ronaldo will remain at Juventus this season.”</em></p></blockquote>
<h3>A possible return to Manchester, but in blue</h3>
<p>Over the last couple days, L’Equipe reported that Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, is working to facilitate a deal. The deal reportedly in the works would ship Cristiano Ronaldo back to England.</p>
<p>Additionally, reports claim CR7 reached out to his Portugal teammates currently at the Etihad. Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva all play under Pep Guardiola. Apparently, Ronaldo told them he would love to play for the defending Premier League champions.</p>
<p>The leader in transfer news, Fabrizio Romano, stated on Twitter that Juventus set a price tag at about $30 million. However, the Citizens are not willing to pay a transfer fee.</p>
<p>It would be slightly strange to see Ronaldo don blue for the first time in his career. After all, he rose to stardom at Manchester City’s crosstown neighbor. With Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo lifted his first Champions League trophy and Ballon d’Or, in the same season no less.</p>
<div id="attachment_343154" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><div><figure class="image"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-343154" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-343154" src="https:\/\/ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https:\/\/images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/WST_20210826_WST_343146_Cristiano-Ronaldo-300x200.webp&amp;width=300&amp;height=200" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Cristiano-Ronaldo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Cristiano-Ronaldo-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Cristiano-Ronaldo-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Cristiano-Ronaldo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Cristiano-Ronaldo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Cristiano-Ronaldo-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px"></figure></div><p id="caption-attachment-343154" class="wp-caption-text">Cristiano Ronaldo spent six seasons at Old Trafford before his record transfer to Real Madrid.</p></div>
<h3>Manchester City’s needs</h3>
<p>Manchester City won three of the last four Premier League titles. Still, Pep Guardiola’s side has one glaring weakness.</p>
<p>Sergio Aguero’s departure for FC Barcelona left a void at the striker position. The five-time Premier League champions first targeted Harry Kane. But, in recent days, Harry Kane announced that he is “fully committed” to Tottenham.</p>
<p>Manchester City must be aggressive and sign a striker. Yes, the Sky Blues are coming off a Premier League crown, but the club has higher ambitions. Harry Kane is seemingly no longer on the market. Cristiano Ronaldo may not have the longevity Kane provides, but he does <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/2021/08/21/guardiola-wants-grealish-to-develop-goalscorers-instinct/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">provide the offensive output</a>.</p>
<p>Even at his advanced age, the two-time Serie A Footballer of the Year is still a dominant figure on the pitch that guarantees goals. And, what makes things more appetizing, is that Ronaldo has a proven track record in the English game.</p>
<p>Championship windows do not last forever. The time to strike is now, and Cristiano Ronaldo would elevate any club.</p>


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