Aurélien Tchouaméni didn't have an easy start at Real Madrid. The first part of the 24/25 season was marked by ups and downs, as he alternated solid matches with others in which he went unnoticed.
The hardest blow came in the Spanish Super Cup, as the defeat against Barça left scars and the Frenchman was one of those singled out. Bernabéu, as demanding as ever, sent him a warning. Whistles against Celta in the Copa del Rey set off alarms, and that moment was a turning point.
A central role in Alonso's project
After that episode, Tchouaméni changed his dynamic. His performance grew steadily and he began to become an indispensable player. There was already noticeable improvement under Ancelotti, but it was with Xabi Alonso that he established himself as the undisputed starting pivot.
The Basque coach sees him as a key piece in his system. He offers him trust and a very defined role: defensive balance, clean ball distribution, and silent leadership in midfield. In a team full of attacking talent, the Frenchman provides the stability everyone appreciates.
Florentino Pérez's move
The midfielder's growth hasn't gone unnoticed in the club's offices. Florentino Pérez has already made initial contact with the player's camp. The message is clear: if he keeps this level throughout the 25/26 season, there will be a contract improvement in 2026.
This warning serves a dual purpose: on one hand, to recognize the importance Tchouaméni has achieved in the squad. On the other, to keep his motivation intact. Real Madrid doesn't settle for good months; it demands consistency and excellence throughout the entire season.
A future tied to Madrid
The coming year looks decisive for the Frenchman. In his boots lies the chance to become a reference in the white midfield for the next decade. He has already shown the character to overcome criticism and the quality to make a difference in big matches.
Xabi Alonso trusts him as the axis of his project. Florentino warns him: his future depends on keeping this level and being a pillar of Real Madrid. Tchouaméni has gone from doubt to recognition; now, the challenge is to take another step and confirm himself as one of the new untouchables at Bernabéu.