Real Madrid are lacking a top-class striker after the departure of Karim Benzema. And Kylian Mbappe has just closed the door to stay at PSG with the statement that he will not renew his contract. So what are we waiting? Let them come together.
Fate pushed Mbappe to Real soon
According to the original plan, Real Madrid would only contact Mbappe in the summer of 2024 when the player’s contract with PSG expires and becomes a free agent. At that time, Los Blancos will not need to spend too much money on the transfer, but just give Mbappe a huge salary.
However, things did not go as planned. Karim Benzema suddenly “defected” from the Bernabeu, joining Al-Ittihad to receive a huge salary. Real did not prepare for this scenario because they thought the French striker would stay for another season before leaving.
Benzema’s sudden decision made president Florentino Perez and Real BLD passive. They are forced to accelerate the search for a new-class striker to replace the 2022 Golden Ball.
There are many candidates in Real Madrid’s sights. The first is Harry Kane, the striker has proven his class over the years and is preparing to leave Tottenham with only one year left on his contract. The England star will be a worthy replacement for Benzema. But the problem is that he is too expensive and not young.
Real and Mbappe have extremely favorable conditions to come together
The second person mentioned is Erling Haaland. The Norwegian striker is young and showing super impressive form. However, Man City never refused to release the brightest star. Others like Victor Osimhen or Dusan Vlahovic are too risky.
After all, only Mbappe is the most suitable target. He is both young and qualified with a long-proven class and experience. In addition, Mbappe also has great appeal and is a perfect fit for a global brand like Real Madrid.
The fact is that Real has been pursuing Mbappe for a long time and has twice almost got his signature in 2021 and 2022. Unfortunately, the striker has decided to stay at PSG and sign a new contract.
But until now, perhaps nothing can stop Mbappe from coming to Real. The French striker has publicly announced that he will not renew his contract with PSG and that he will become a free agent in the summer of 2024.
This forced the Paris team to sell Mbappe this summer if they do not want to lose everything. Therefore, Real and Mbappe have the advantage on the negotiating table and can press the price.
How strong will the Real squad be?
Real Madrid is still in the process of gradually replacing the old pillars with talented and outstanding young stars. And in the 2023/24 season, it looks like they will finish this job.
Jude Bellingham has reached the final agreements and is just waiting for the official launch date. Fran Garcia has arrived at the Bernabeu to fill the left-back position. Now, Real only need to complete the contract with Mbappe is enough to complete a strong and stable squad for many years to come.
Accordingly, standing in the wooden frame will still be the excellent goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois. Substitute for him will be Andriy Lunin. The official back four consists of Fran Garcia, Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal. Substituting for them will be Ferland Mendy, David Alaba, Jesus Vallejo and Nacho Monreal.
Real will have a very strong squad next season
The midfield is where the most obvious change will be. Accordingly, rookie Jude Bellingham will start alongside young new teammates such as Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde. The old couple Toni Kroos – Luka Modric along with Eduardo Camavinga will be ready to enter the field when needed.
Up front, Mbappe will kick the highest and support him is the Brazilian duo Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo Goes.
However, the reserve factors such as Alvaro Rodriguez, Joselu or Brahim Diaz are not overrated and Real is in danger of weakening when the trio of Vinicius – Mbappe – Rodrygo is injured or absent because of a penalty card. Therefore, it is likely that the White Vulture will buy more people for the attack.
