Mbappé’s soap opera
Since 2017, Kylian Mbappé’s name has been a recurring theme on football talk shows and the front pages of sports newspapers. The young Parisian talent has captured the attention of fans and has generated speculation about his possible signing for Real Madrid. Real Madrid closed market, PSG willing to sell Mbappé this summer, unlike last year.
The Position of Real Madrid
According to press reports, Real Madrid has closed the transfer market with the additions of Fran Garcia, Brahim, Bellingham and Joselu. However, in football you never know what can happen during the summer. Until September 1, the deadline for registration of new reinforcements, many things can happen. In this game of chess, it is important to analyze the situation of each actor in a scenario with multiple interests at stake. Meanwhile, Real Madrid fans are divided between those who want to see Mbappé arrive this summer, even paying a millionaire sum, and those who prefer to wait for him to arrive for free in 2024.
Mbappé’s slamming of the door to Madrid and its New Scenario
In May 2022, Kylian Mbappé surprised by breaking the verbal agreement he had reached with Florentino Pérez to sign for Real Madrid as a free agent. Calls from French President Macron, trips by his mother and agent, Fayza Lamari, to Qatar, and pressure from the Emir were determining factors in his decision. In addition, he was guaranteed 400 million euros if he fulfilled his contract, which ended in 2025. However, two weeks ago, PSG leaked information that Mbappe resigned from that final year of his contract in July 2022, with the aim of being released in 2024. This was interpreted as a clear message: “I’m leaving for free.” Affected by PSG’s actions and ultras’ potential backlash, Mbappé defended his contract, expressing his intention to honor it with the club.
Kylian Mbappé’s dilemma
Kylian Mbappe is in a dilemma. If he decides to sign for Real Madrid this summer, he would have the opportunity to be the big media star at the inauguration of the new Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, a globally televised event. However, he would give up the signing bonus he would receive in 2024 if he arrives at the Spanish club with the freedom card in his pocket. In addition, he would lose the approximately 100 million euros net per season that PSG pays him, including bonuses. At the moment, the player is on vacation and must join PSG for pre-season in July, although there is still no precise date due to uncertainty about the contract.
PSG and its retention strategy
Paris Saint-Germain, for its part, does not want to lose its star without obtaining any economic benefit. Although the French club is keen to sell Mbappe this summer, it has set a high transfer price to discourage any offers. PSG are reportedly asking for around €200 million for the French striker, a figure only a few clubs could afford to pay.
PSG’s strategy has two main objectives. First, they seek to secure fair financial compensation for Mbappé’s departure, thus protecting their investment in the player. Setting a high price deters Real Madrid and other clubs, aiming to keep Mbappé for another season.
Real Madrid, waiting for an opportunity
Although Real Madrid has officially closed its transfer market, it is not ruled out that last-minute opportunities may arise. If PSG is more flexible in its stance and is willing to negotiate a transfer for a reasonable price, the white club could return to the charge for Mbappe.
Florentino Perez’s desire to have Kylian Mbappé in his team is evident, and he is willing to make a significant financial effort to achieve it. However, it is also aware of the complexity of the operation and the obstacles that could arise. In this sense, Real Madrid is attentive to any move by PSG and willing to act if the right opportunity presents itself.
Other suitors and Mbappé’s uncertainty
In addition to Real Madrid, other clubs have shown interest in acquiring Mbappe’s services. Liverpool, for example, has been mentioned as a possible destination for the French striker. However, so far there have been no concrete offers from other teams willing to meet the economic demands of PSG.
In the midst of this uncertain scenario, the final decision rests with Kylian Mbappé. The young player must carefully evaluate his future and consider various factors, such as his sporting ambition, the project offered by the possible destinations, the economic aspect and the repercussions on his image and career.
An uncertain future
Kylian Mbappe’s future remains uncertain. While Real Madrid appears as the main candidate to sign the player, the complexity of the operation and the stance of PSG make it difficult to predict what will happen.
Mbappe faces a difficult choice: stay at PSG and fulfill his contract until 2024, securing significant financial compensation but possibly losing the opportunity to join Real Madrid, or push for his departure this summer, assuming the risk of paying a millionaire transfer fee.
The next few months will be decisive in Mbappé’s soap opera. Football fans around the world are looking forward to the outcome of this story, which will undoubtedly mark a milestone in the transfer market and have repercussions on the balance of power in European football.
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