Eduardo Camavinga is no longer untouchable. What seemed unthinkable a year ago is now starting to gain traction: what if Real Madrid considers selling him? Because the numbers don't lie.
His market value has plummeted. In June 2023, it was at 100 million euros. Today, it doesn't exceed 70, a loss of 30 million in less than a year, and for a club like Madrid, that matters.
A Year to Forget
The 2024-2025 season is being the bleakest since he joined the white club. Injuries, anxiety in the game, and a certain mental disconnection have marked him. Camavinga had a golden opportunity.
With Kroos and Modric's departures in their final chapters, the Frenchman could have stepped up. But what he did was step back.
In key matches, like the first leg against Arsenal in the Champions League, he was once again a protagonist, but not in a good way. Poorly positioned, hasty with the ball, and weak in defense. He wasn't the Camavinga everyone expected, nor the one who earned a spot on merit in previous seasons.
Four Years of Light and Shadow
Since he arrived in August 2021, the Frenchman has had a remarkable evolution, dazzling with his energy and boldness. He became a useful wildcard for Ancelotti. But this year, his performance has stagnated, and his attitude, at times, seems that of someone complacent.
At 22 years old, he still has room for improvement. But the question is already on the table: is it worth continuing to wait?
Market Interest
No one disputes that the talent is there, and that's why the big clubs are keeping an eye on him. Manchester City, PSG, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich have already shown interest.
They all see him as a safe bet in the medium term. But they also all know that he is now cheaper than ever since he donned the white jersey. And that's where Real Madrid's dilemma comes in: sell while he still has a profile or trust in his resurgence.
Time to Sell?
The context is clear, Camavinga still has a high value (70 million), but it's no longer an "untouchable" figure. If his performance doesn't improve, it may continue to fall. In a squad with so much young talent and signings on the radar, every euro counts.
His recent performance against Atlético in the Champions League return leg left a spark of hope. He once again showed some of that dynamic and aggressive soccer that won over Bernabéu. But a spark doesn't start a fire.