Undoubtedly the most sensational signing in recent times. Kylian Mbappé has finally been announced by Real Madrid.
In addition to recounting the entire saga involving the Frenchman’s signing, we will explain some of the possible implications of his arrival.
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The Beginning of the Saga
Kylian Mbappé has long been part of Real Madrid’s plans.
Long before now, the Frenchman was seen by Florentino Perez as the icing on the cake concerning the generational transition, so often mentioned here in previous articles.
The club president, in fact, considered several times making offers for the star, aiming to secure him before the end of his contract.
Negotiations intensified considerably since last season.
Mbappé, who had always dreamt of playing for Real Madrid, tried to force his exit from PSG, showing no restraint.
The club, which had paid a fortune to sign him from Monaco, didn’t want to see their investment disappear this way. Therefore, they made a series of concessions to the forward to keep him in their squad.
The player was even sidelined during the negotiation period.
It’s no secret that Kylian is a difficult player in terms of dressing room dynamics. He likes to be the star of the team. This made his coexistence with other huge players like Messi and Neymar very difficult.
It’s believed that one of Mbappé’s demands was for PSG to part ways with these two great players of the generation, and so it happened.
Neymar and Messi explored new burgeoning markets in Saudi Arabia and the United States, respectively.
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With this, Kylian decided to put Real Madrid aside (at least for now) and stayed at PSG.
The season unfolded and ended as it has in recent years: a national title and an exit from the Champions League.
With the season over, Mbappé’s contract with PSG also ended, as he chose not to activate the clause for a one-year extension.
Thus, after much flirting, Kylian saw a clear path to play for the club he had always dreamt of, Real Madrid.
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Kylian Mbappé Against His Ego and the Brazilians at Madrid
As mentioned above, it’s no secret that Mbappé has a big ego.
Indeed, he is a player who achieved greatness very early, especially after winning the 2018 World Cup at just 19 years old. Not to mention the great feat of reaching the final in 2022 and scoring a hat-trick in that match.
This made him, still very young, put his interests above the clubs’.
From the narrated issues, this became clear. Such attitudes might occur at PSG; a young institution that, until recently, had little relevance on the European and world stage.
However, now he will be part of Real Madrid, the biggest club in the world.
The tradition of Los Blancos is unrivaled, and the team is currently enjoying a splendid phase, having reached the Champions League semi-finals in the last three editions and won two of them.
This performance is largely due to the quality of the squad, of course, but also to the unity and synergy among the players.
For the Frenchman to dream of any success at Madrid, he must understand that he will not be above the team, nor his teammates, considering that, at the club level, all of them have achieved more than he has.
His arrival is already generating a series of uncertainties, which by itself, could pose a danger to a mechanism that has been working perfectly for years.
Kylian Mbappé’s favourite position on the pitch is left wing. However, at this moment, Ancelotti will have a major headache fitting him into another position, as this one is occupied by Vinicius Jr, the best player in the world.
Moreover, his arrival would provide many (perhaps too many) options for the attacking sector, causing speculation about Rodrygo’s departure.
Clubs like Liverpool are said to be interested in signing the player.
Rodrygo, on his part, has expressed his happiness at Real Madrid and his intention to complete his contract.
On the other hand, Mbappé’s talent is undeniable. A player who has already made a name for himself in history, especially regarding the French national team.
For him to fully express his ability on the pitch, he must humble himself and understand that he will be just another great player in the club’s long trajectory, which has already featured Di Stefano, Gento, Puskas, Raul, Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Cristiano Ronaldo, Benzema, and many other stars.
Finally, he must seek the greatest harmony possible with the rest of the squad, as he will need to earn his place.
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Written by Vitor F L Miller.
