Eduardo Camavinga in action for Real Madrid during a La Liga match
The Saudi Pro League could be set for another headline-grabbing transfer window.
Following N’Golo Kante’s departure to Fenerbahce, Al-Ittihad have reportedly identified Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga as their top replacement target.
The Jeddah-based giants are determined to fill the void left by the French World Cup winner — and they appear ready to make a serious financial statement to do so.
Kante’s exit leaves a significant gap in Al-Ittihad’s engine room. The former Chelsea star was not just a marquee signing but a symbol of the league’s growing global pull.
Now, the club is aiming high again.
Camavinga, still just 23, is widely regarded as one of Europe’s most complete young midfielders. Signing him would not only strengthen the squad but also signal Al-Ittihad’s intent to compete with rivals Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr at the top of the Saudi Pro League.
Replacing a World Cup winner with one of France’s brightest talents would certainly send a powerful message.
On paper, prying Camavinga away from the Santiago Bernabeu looks almost impossible.
Since joining from Rennes in 2021, he has won:
🏆 UEFA Champions League
🏆 La Liga
🏆 Multiple domestic and international titles
However, his individual role within Madrid’s midfield remains fluid.
Despite his immense talent, Camavinga has faced heavy competition from:
Aurelien Tchouameni
Federico Valverde
Jude Bellingham
This season, he has started just nine La Liga matches and three Champions League games. His versatility — often deployed at left-back — has sometimes limited his opportunities in his preferred central midfield role.
Al-Ittihad reportedly believe they can tempt him with:
Guaranteed starter status
A central midfield role
Star-player billing
Long-term project leadership
For a 23-year-old seeking consistency, that pitch could be compelling.
To make the deal possible, Al-Ittihad are prepared to test Real Madrid’s resolve.
💰 Estimated valuation: €60 million+
📄 Contract at Madrid: Until 2029
🔒 Release clause: €1 billion
While Madrid are protected contractually, Saudi clubs have shown they can present offers difficult to ignore — both for clubs and players.
Reports suggest Al-Ittihad are willing to offer Camavinga a salary that would significantly exceed his current earnings in Spain. The strategy mirrors previous Saudi moves for younger elite talents, such as Gabri Veiga.
Real Madrid traditionally avoid selling key players in their prime unless:
The financial offer is extraordinary
The player expresses a clear desire to leave
President Florentino Perez has maintained a policy of not keeping unhappy players. However, with Camavinga under long-term contract and still viewed as part of Madrid’s future core, any negotiation would require a massive bid.
The Saudi Pro League continues to evolve from a retirement destination into a league targeting elite talent in their prime.
If Al-Ittihad manage to land Camavinga, it would represent one of the boldest transfers in the league’s history.
For now, it remains a high-stakes pursuit — but in modern football, financial power can shift even the strongest foundations.
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