“For me it is clear, this player must be part of the project for the coming season. We want to continue with this player,” Maurice continued.
“It is important for him that he continues with Stade Rennais. He’s a very good boy, a great player.
“These are discussions we will have together. For our part, we have no intention of letting him go.
“It is worth pointing out that the player has the ambition and maybe the desire to go elsewhere. I would listen to him, but at the moment he has a Rennes contract and we will then see how the transfer window is working.”
Camavinga has previously been encouraged to take the next step in his career by joining a club like Real Madrid by former Chelsea defender Mario Melchiot.
“When I left Ajax, people said to me it was too early and that I should stay in Holland,” Melchiot, who played for Rennes during the 2006-07 season, told Goal. “Let me tell you something, as a player just do what’s right for you and not listen to what people tell you.
“If you feel like it isn’t the right move, then stay where you are. I think you should always consider your development. The team you go to should make you better and you should make the team better.
“But if Real Madrid feels right to Camavinga, he shouldn’t listen to what the critics are saying. Every move in football is a risk, but it is about knowing what you can achieve. If he thinks he can achieve great things at Madrid now, he should go for it.”