Eduardo Camavinga has no intention of walking away from Real Madrid — and he wants the world to know it.
This season has been one of the most frustrating of the 23-year-old French midfielder’s young career. He has spent a lot of time on the bench because Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni have taken over the midfield ahead of him. He has had a hard time dealing with not starting because he is such a good player. However, sources close to the player say that Camavinga is still fully committed to the Santiago Bernabéu project and is determined to get back into Carlo Ancelotti’s starting XI with seven La Liga games left to play. The 23-year-old French midfielder has endured one of the most frustrating campaigns of his young career this season, repeatedly finding himself on the bench as Fede Valverde and Aurélien Tchouaméni have locked down the midfield ahead of him. For a player of his caliber, the lack of starts has been difficult to swallow. Yet sources close to the player insist Camavinga remains fully committed to the Santiago Bernabéu project—and is determined to fight his way back into Carlo Ancelotti’s starting XI with seven La Liga games still to play.
It’s a great show of loyalty from a player with many fans. Arsenal is one of the Premier League teams linked to the former Rennes starlet. Fans are talking a lot about whether Real Madrid’s crowded midfield can really fit him in for the long term. But people who know Camavinga well say that the noise from England hasn’t bothered him much.
Arbeloa Sticks with Camavinga
The dugout itself may have seen the most important change in this story. Álvaro Arbeloa, a former Real Madrid full-back who is now a trusted member of the club’s coaching staff, has made it very clear that he wants Camavinga to stay for a long time.
It’s not a small thing that Arbeloa supports. His voice carries a lot of weight at the Bernabéu, and his public support for Camavinga sends a strong message to the player, other teams, and the fans: Real Madrid is not going to trade one of their best midfielders, no matter how much time he is getting on the field.
In the summer of 2021, Camavinga moved from Stade Rennais to Real Madrid. He was one of the most exciting young players in Europe at the time. He quickly showed why Los Blancos had worked so hard to get his signature by playing important roles in Champions League and La Liga title wins. The fact that his contract runs through 2029 shows how much the club values him, even though the results on the field haven’t always reflected that.
A Time to Forget, But Not a Job
The 2025–26 season has been a rough one for Camavinga, no matter how you look at it. Regular starts have been hard to find. Valverde’s nonstop energy and Tchouaméni’s physical strength have made the midfield spots very competitive, and the Frenchman has often had to watch from the sidelines as his teammates take the glory.
This is the kind of thing that can break a player’s spirit or strengthen it. Everyone agrees that Camavinga fits squarely into the second group. People inside the club say that the player is hungry, not defeated, and focused, not distracted by the rumors about his possible transfer.
He sees a chance with seven La Liga games left in the season. Seven games to show Ancelotti—and every Premier League scout watching—exactly what he can do. Seven games to get the shirt back.
What Comes Next?
The situation in Real Madrid’s midfield will change over time. Players get older, injuries happen, and transfer windows bring new players. Camavinga is only 23, so he has a lot of time on his side. If he can get back to his best form in the last few games of the season, the talk about his future could be very different in the summer.
But for now, the message from Camavinga’s camp is clear: he is not going anywhere. He plays for Real Madrid, and his contract lasts until 2029. He thinks his best days in white are still to come.
Arsenal and anyone else who is interested may have to keep waiting.
