Real Madrid seemed unwilling to let go of Kylian Mbappe so quickly. They have been after the Frenchman for a number of seasons and came tantalizingly close to getting him on a free transfer last summer.
After getting the largest contract in the history of the sport, Mbappe elected to prolong his contract with PSG. Reportedly, he was also allowed authority off the field, such as a say in the club’s transfer dealings.
Many believed Madrid would end up signing Mbappe, but they were left humiliated. This left fans uncertain about their interest in the forward for the upcoming transfer windows.
According to a report by Pablo Polo Santias (h/t: Madrid Xtra), it appears Madrid will attempt to sign him again this summer.
Mbappe has been one of the best players in the world this season and is second only to Erling Haaland in goals scored among the top five divisions. He also led the World Cup in scoring with eight goals.
But, Madrid will have difficulty signing him in the summer. His contract with PSG extends through 2025, and it appears unlikely that the French club will settle for less than €250-€300m for his signature.
Alternatively, it has been ruмored that Mbappe’s contract allows him to leave Paris on a free transfer in the summer of 2024 if he so chooses.
Bayern Munich coach confident with the solution to ‘lock the legs’ of Messi and Mbappe
On the eve of the second leg of the Champions League match against PSG, coach Julian Nagelsmann asserted that he would handicap Messi and Mbappe by denying them space to operate.
After suffering a 0-1 loss to Bayern Munich in the first leg of the Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain has numerous obstacles in its quest to advance in Europe’s premier tournament.
On March 9, on the eve of the second leg, the French representative received the devastating news that “Neymar was hurt” and was obliged to become a reluctant spectator during the march to the Allian Arena. This means that all of PSG’s prospects rest on its two brightest performers, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe.
Nonetheless, the in Germany promises to be both an easy and challenging voyage for the team coached by Christophe Galtier. Not only does Bayern Munich have a one-goal edge, but it is also playing at home, and coach Julian Naglesmann is extremely confident in his plan to neutralize the home team’s primary combo. wealthy in France.
Before to the rematch, the German captain stated, “PSG must score at least one goal for the match to begin.” I believe they will attempt to exert significant pressure as soon as the referee blows the opening whistle.”
“Both Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain appreciate a fast-paced style of play. We must prevent them from utilizing their strengths in the second leg, therefore we must be proactive in the opening minutes. If you give your opponent too much room to build their strengths, it is extremely difficult to stop them.
“The Bayern Munich team is well-structured. We want to advance far in the Champions League, but PSG is a formidable opponent,” Nagelsmann said.
Less than a year ago, Kylian Mbappe appeared destined to become a Real Madrid player.
In fact, the PSG player was cheered by Real Madrid fans at Santiago Bernabeu when the two teams met in the UEFA Champions League last season.
Nonetheless, the Frenchman did the unexpected and extended his contract.
Real Madrid had previously appeared poised to sign probably the best free agent in the world. Given the outcome of the transfer scandal, many Los Blancos supporters never wanted to see the club linked to Mbappe again.
But, as the months have passed, Mbappe has continued to perform at a world-class level and has recently become PSG’s all-time leading scorer at the tender age of 24. Real Madrid, on the other hand, has struggled with consistency.
