Vinicius Junior’s sensational Real Madrid form may block Kylian Mbappe’s dream move to the Spanish capital as Los Blancos cool their interest.
WHAT HAPPENED? Mbappe’s wish to play for Real Madrid is no secret with the Frenchman coming very close to signing for Los Blancos last year, before renewing his deal with PSG. Recent reports had suggested that the move could be back on, but Vinicius’ recent performances may have ended hopes of a deal once again.
THE BIGGER PICTURE: The Brazilian has been in scintillating form over the past two years, and his surge to the top of world football has meant Madrid’s interest in Mbappe has cooled significantly. According to Marca, not only are Madrid not willing to part with any money for Mbappe’s services, the form of Vinicius means the hierarchy believe it would be fruitless to acquire the Frenchman.
AND WHAT’S MORE: There is reportedly a clause in Mbappe’s PSG contract that would allow the 24-year-old to terminate his deal in the summer of 2024, which could change Madrid’s stance on the transfer. But with Los Blancos on the verge of signing Jude Bellingham, they could be forced to rein in their future spending.
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WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE? He is looking to secure his fifth Ligue 1 title with PSG, the only silverware he can still acquire this season.
Out of nowhere, reports had emerged recently linking Kylian Mbappe to a move to Santiago Bernabeu once again. The reports had come out of England, but the Spanish media has since trashed the speculations, suggesting the club have no intention to sign the player.
Real Madrid are reportedly not interested in paying a single euro to PSG. The relationship between the two clubs has completely collapsed, though the situation could change in 2024.
A recent report from MARCA has offered an update on the situation. The report points out how Real Madrid’s decision to not go after Mbappe is not motivated by ‘revenge’ but is rather a well-calculated sporting decision.
Indeed, Real Madrid are not in a position to afford Mbappe’s salary. The club also do not like Nasser Al-Khelaifi and what PSG represent as a club. But more importantly, Real Madrid view Vinicius Junior, with all due respect to Mbappe, as a more able performer than the Frenchman.
The explosive forward is rated much higher in the Real Madrid camp than Mbappe, with the club certain that the Brazilian adds more value to the team.
Vinicius has indeed been an asset to Real Madrid in recent years. This season, for example, the Brazilian international has racked up 23 goals and 21 assists – making him one of the most productive players in Europe. What is more important is that the forward has delivered on the big stage and in big matches, including the Champions League.
Therefore, Los Blancos are not entertaining the thought of hiring Mbappe, especially as long as he is contractually obligated to PSG.
The report suggests the situation could change should Mbappe terminate his contract at PSG in 2024. But until that happens, the board will not be obsessed with the idea of bringing the Frenchman to Santiago Bernabeu.
Source: goal.com, madriduniversal.com
