Real Madrid midfielder targeted as big-name replacement in Saudi Arabia – report | OneFootball

Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has reportedly attracted interest from Saudi Arabia, with Al-Ittihad looking for a high-profile replacement after the departure of N’Golo Kante. 

According to a recent report from Fichajes, the Saudi club see the French international as a player capable of making an immediate impact.

Camavinga continues to be highly rated inside the Real Madrid dressing room, but he has not yet become an undisputed starter in midfield. 

The competition for places is intense, with several players fighting for minutes, and that situation has opened the door to outside interest.

Al-Ittihad believe this internal competition could work in their favour, and the Saudi side is confident that a strong sporting project, combined with a lucrative financial proposal, could tempt the player into considering a move.

Not thinking about exit

Despite that interest, Real Madrid are not thinking about selling the midfielder. 

Camavinga is under contract until 2029, and the club view him as a long-term piece of their project. 

However, recent moves in the Saudi market have shown that even unlikely transfers can happen when huge offers arrive.

Camavinga is wanted in Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

For now, people close to the player insist there is no intention of leaving. In fact, Camavinga feels that a move away from top-level European football could slow his development.

From his perspective, the focus remains on growth, consistency, and winning titles with Real Madrid. 

Saudi side will not back off

Still, Al-Ittihad’s interest adds a certain talking point. 

They know that any deal would be complicated and expensive, and to even start serious talks, they would likely need to present a lucrative financial package.

As things stand, there are no formal negotiations and no confirmed offers on the table. The situation is still in the early stages, more about interest than concrete steps.

Camavinga, meanwhile, remains fully focused on the rest of the season. 

Real Madrid are still fighting for domestic and European titles, and the midfielder’s attention is on finishing the campaign strongly before any decisions about the future are even considered.