Piero Ausilio has poured cold water on the idea of Eduardo Camavinga joining Inter, calling the deal “not even realistic” because of his value and salary. At the same time, a separate Real Madrid source says Camavinga has told his agents not to listen to offers. That leaves the summer story sitting between a firm rejection and a player who does not sound keen on moving.

Inter's rejection

Inter have publicly distanced themselves from any move for Camavinga, and Ausilio was blunt about why. He told madriduniversal.com: “It's not even realistic. In terms of value and salary we can not sign him, no way”.

That is a clean shutdown, not a club leaving the door ajar for later in the window. It also fits the wider picture around Real Madrid, who remain in decent shape despite the uncertainty around the squad.

Madrid won 7 of their last 10 matches, drew 1 and lost 2, finished second in La Liga and ended on 86 points. They also conceded 35 league goals, which points more towards squad balance than a side in need of a panic sale.

Camavinga's own position

The other side of the story is Camavinga himself. A Real Madrid source says any sale would be “impossible”, and that he has told his agents not to listen to offers. That is the part that complicates any talk of a straightforward exit, even with Liverpool still mentioned around the situation.

His season also gives Madrid room to keep the discussion open rather than rushed. Camavinga made 43 appearances in all competitions last season and scored 2 goals. Those are not the numbers of a player who has vanished from the picture, but they do suggest a player whose role and market value are being argued over at the same time.

For now, the clearest reading is that Inter are out, Camavinga is resisting a move, and Madrid are deciding what they want to do with a midfielder who is still part of the squad. The noise will continue, but the next concrete development should come from Madrid rather than Milan.

Written by Daniel Hartley with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 7 outlets. How we work →