French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga attended the Ciudad Real Madrid this Friday to coincide with José Mourinho's first day of work, in a gesture aimed at demonstrating his commitment after a disappointing season.
Eduardo Camavinga does not want to wait until Monday. The French midfielder showed up last Friday at Valdebebas, the Ciudad Real Madrid, on the same day that José Mourinho began his second spell in charge of the team. A visit that, according to club sources, was not scheduled in the official return to work calendar, but which the player took as an opportunity to send a clear message to the new coach.
A gesture that does not go unnoticed
Camavinga's presence at the Madrid facilities coincided with Mourinho's first working day and his renewed coaching staff. The Portuguese, who returned to the white bench after Carlo Ancelotti's departure, has begun to design the pre-season in advance. The official return of the squad is set for next Monday, July 13, but the French player wanted to get ahead.
According to journalist Álvaro Esteban, Camavinga was at Valdebebas on Friday morning, where he was able to greet the coach and his staff. The gesture has been interpreted at the club as a sign of involvement and a desire to redirect his situation after a season to forget.
The 23-year-old midfielder arrives after a season marked by injuries and a performance well below expectations. His red card against Bayern Munich in the Champions League was one of the most critical moments, as that action contributed to the team's elimination. Additionally, he was left out of the France squad for the World Cup, a harsh blow for a player who had been a regular in Didier Deschamps' calls.
An uncertain future
Camavinga is under contract with Real Madrid until 2029, but his continuity is not guaranteed. The management believes that his progress has not met expectations since arriving from Rennes in 2021 for 31 million euros plus variables. Therefore, they do not rule out a sale if a convincing offer comes in. Clubs such as PSG, Chelsea, Manchester City, or Liverpool have closely followed his development in recent months.
However, the final word will rest with Mourinho. The Portuguese coach wants to personally assess the player during an atypical pre-season, marked by the initial absence of several internationals who participated in commitments with their national teams. The coach believes there is still room to recover the best version of a player with undeniable physical and technical qualities, but who needs continuity and clear direction to unleash his full potential.
For Real Madrid fans, Camavinga's presence at Valdebebas is a sign that the Frenchman is not giving up. In a summer where the club seeks to restructure the squad after a disappointing season, the midfielder's gesture may be the first step to earning a place in Mourinho's plans. The coming weeks will be crucial: physical tests will begin on Monday, and from there, the Portuguese coach will start making decisions.
Camavinga is playing for his future at Real Madrid. And he has decided not to wait idly.
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