Real Madrid will likely not make a last-minute bid for Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappé. Nonetheless, it doesn’t stop the Spanish press from discussing the topic and leaving a possibility for a move before the summer transfer window closes on Sept. 1.
Even though Los Blancos have lost Vinicius Junior to a thigh injury, they’re still standing firm and rolling with what they have. Still, MARCA’s Carlos Carpio states that a possibility remains open.
“Mbappé? Madrid’s bet this summer was him,” Carpio said. “I wouldn’t consider the issue closed yet. Anything can happen. We’ve seen so many script changes …”
.@Carpio_Marca: "Mbappé? Madrid's bet this summer was him.I wouldn't consider the issue closed yet. Anything can happen, we've seen so many script changes…" pic.twitter.com/HZRTpMlcVI
— Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) August 29, 2023
Real Madrid has a Mbappé obsession that they will not pivot to a Plan B. The Spanish club wants the Frenchman and reportedly ignored the claims of their manager Carlo Ancelotti to go after a striker.
The Spanish giants went for an economical striker in Joselu, who isn’t on the level of Kane. While Real Madrid didn’t count on the 33-year-old to replace Benzema, they likely thought it would be a group effort.
However, it seems Real Madrid will wait to see if Mbappé hits free agency. Will it work out? Only time will tell.
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