Real Madrid secures Aurélien Tchouaméni until 2031, spurning Manchester United bid

French midfielder Aurélien Tchouaméni has agreed to extend his contract with Real Madrid until June 2031, adding three years to his previous deal that ran to 2028. The renewed agreement includes a salary rise to about €13 million net per season, making him one of the highest‑paid players at the club. Real Madrid confirmed the renewal after reports that Manchester United were prepared to offer more than €100 million, with a €120 million proposal and a similarly high wage package, to sign the 26‑year‑old. The Spanish side rejected the overture, stating the player is central to the team’s future and that the club will not open a transfer door. Both clubs’ officials and journalists such as Fabrizio Romano and Fabrice Hawkins emphasized that the deal reflects Real Madrid’s strategy to retain key talent under new coach José Mourinho, while United’s interest remains unfulfilled.