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Published on 2024-02-17 07:52:25
Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe appears to be moving closer to a transfer to Real Madrid, generating excitement in the Spanish capital. The 25-year-old France captain has announced his intention to leave PSG at the end of his contract in the summer, according to a source close to the Ligue 1 champions. Madrid is believed to be the front-runner to sign Mbappe, despite not providing any comments when asked by AFP. It has been reported that Madrid’s offer to Mbappe is less than in 2022 when he chose to renew his PSG contract, with Mbappe reportedly seeking 50 million euros gross a season and a signing-on bonus of 120 million euros.
According to Spanish media reports, Mbappe has already expressed his desire to only play for Real Madrid and informed the club of his decision to leave PSG. The local media and fans in Madrid are eagerly awaiting the potential signing. Mbappe had the opportunity to join Madrid from Monaco in 2017, but he ultimately opted for PSG. Now, he may have the chance to play alongside players like Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham at Madrid. The prospect of Mbappe’s arrival at Madrid has excited the local fan base, with many eager to see him play at the Santiago Bernabeu.
While some Real Madrid fans are excited about the potential signing, others still harbor feelings of bitterness due to Mbappe’s previous decision to renew his contract with PSG. The uncertainty surrounding Mbappe’s transfer has left some supporters cautious, with many indicating that they will only believe it once it is officially announced.
Madrid’s silence on the potential transfer may be due to their ongoing participation in the Champions League. The possibility of Mbappe playing against Madrid in this year’s competition adds an air of excitement to the potential transfer. Some fans believe that Mbappe’s arrival could greatly enhance Madrid’s chances of winning the Champions League.
Despite their varying opinions and feelings towards Mbappe, it is clear that the potential move has sparked great anticipation and excitement among Real Madrid fans. Whether Mbappe’s transfer to Madrid will eventually come to fruition remains to be seen, but one thing is for certain: the anticipation and speculation surrounding his potential arrival at the Santiago Bernabeu continue to build.
