Real Madrid have a MAJOR Kylian Mbappe problem

Cameron Smith

Updated: 24 May 2024 09:42 BST
3 min read

Kylian Mbappe is yet to officially join Real Madrid, but the Spanish giants already face a major dilemma with regards to the France international.

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Mbappe, 25, has revealed that he will leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires at the end of June and while he hasn’t confirmed his move to Real Madrid, the football world is aware the Santiago Bernabeu will be his next home.

However, Los Blancos face a major problem with regards to Mbappe’s unveiling.

The Spanish giants originally wanted to officially announce the Frenchman’s arrival before the 2024 European Championship, but that now looks like an extremely unlikely scenario.

During contract negotiations with Real Madrid, Mbappe agreed to keep a low public profile and not mention Los Blancos until 3 June, according to AS (via Foot Mercato).

Carlo Anclotti’s side face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League final on 1 June and the Spanish giants are eager to remain focused on that match.

Real Madrid’s Kylian Mbappe problem

After the Champions League final has taken place, Real Madrid hope to unveil Mbappe as their marquee summer signing. However, his participation at the 2024 European Championship is set to complicate matters.

Los Blancos would need to be granted permission from the French Football Federation for Mbappe to travel to Madrid in the week following the Champions League final, but it seems unlikely France will be willing to let their star forward miss key preparation time with Euro 2024 set to kick off on 14 July.

© IMAGO - Kylian Mbappe will leave PSG this summer

Furthermore, Real Madrid would also need Mbappe to sign a termination agreement with PSG if they want to unveil him before Euro 2024 as he remains under contract with the Parisians until 30 June.

As a result, it seems as though Los Blancos will need to wait until after Euro 2024 to finally announce Mbappe as a Real Madrid player.

Mbappe’s final PSG appearances will be the Coupe de France final against Lyon on Saturday.