Real Madrid prepare to present Kylian Mbappe
Suraj Radia
- Updated: 10 Aug 2023 00:42 CDT
- 4 min read
Real Madrid are reportedly making preparations to sign Kylian Mbappe THIS summer after claims that the Spanish side are working on video clips and footage for the Frenchman’s unveiling.
Mbappe is expected to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer after refusing to extend his contract, which is due to expire next year, with the forward being excluded from the first team.
PSG believe Mbappe already has an agreement in place to join Real on a free next summer after turning down the option to hold talks with Al-Hilal over a lucrative transfer despite the Saudi side having a bid of €300 million accepted.
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However, there is a growing belief that Real could make an approach to sign Mbappe this year reporter Rodra of Spanish outlet Relevo claims that work is underway behind the scenes over the announcement of a move.
However, there is not thought to be anything concrete in the works yet, with Real sources indicating there is ‘no option’ to sign Mbappe this summer due to the club’s financial restrictions.
Real are light up front after seeing Karim Benzema move to Saudi Arabia but Carlo Ancelotti’s side have seen their Financial Fair Play resources used up by the big money signing of Jude Bellingham, making a move for Mbappe difficult.
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PSG’s Qatari owners have insisted that Mbappe will never play for the club again after opting against taking up the option to extend his contract for another year and insist the French captain must be sold this summer, despite his desire to see out his contract.
Interest from Chelsea, Barcelona and a host of other European sides has been strong in Mbappe but the 24-year-old is only considering a move to Real, having turned down the Spaniards last summer.
Real had reportedly also made preparations for Mbappe’s arrival last summer before his dramatic u-turn to extend his deal at PSG, meaning that the similar situation this year does not mean anything as of yet.
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However, with Real’s sole option up front being loanee signing Joselu, a move for Mbappe this summer would be appealing if the finances can be resolved, although PSG are unwilling to make a significant loss on a player they paid €180m for.
