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“It’s almost decided”: Kylian Mbappe provides update on his future, Real Madrid confident
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has revealed that he will soon make an announcement about his future while adding that the process over his next move is ‘almost done’.
Mbappe’s future has been the talk of the town ever since his initial contractual talks with PSG broke down a few months back. And since his ongoing deal expires at the end of the season, Real Madrid have been thought to be the front-runners for his signing.
However, speaking about his future, the World Cup winner has confirmed that everything is now on track and he will make an official announcement soon.
“It will be known very soon, it’s almost done,” Mbappe said at the UNFP awards, where he was named the best player in Ligue 1 for the third consecutive season. “My decision is made, yes, almost.
“Why was I so slow? You have to respect all parties,” he added.
“I know that people expected a lot from me. That’s normal. I’m in a hurry too. But it’s not only about me But here it is, it’s finished right now, there are just some details left,” he concluded.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano says Real Madrid are very optimistic about striking a deal. However, the fact that PSG decided to increase the figures in their recent contract offer might end the story altogether.
Thanks to an improved offer, the team from France is now hoping for the young forward to continue for years to come and not leave on a free transfer.
On the other hand, the player’s mother, Fayza Lamary, recently branded the reports that her son has agreed to a two-year contract extension ‘completely false’. But the aforementioned comments have now given a sense of sheer optimism among the PSG supporters.
So, it remains to be seen where Mbappe will be playing his football next season, with an announcement on his future seemingly imminent.
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Rayo Vallecano manager names the one Real Madrid figure he would remove from the team
Rayo Vallecano face a daunting trip to the Santiago Bernabeu to take on a wounded Real Madrid this weekend.
Life after Inigo Perez has not been kind to the Vallecas-based club, who have already had to travel to Camp Nou and now face a trip to the home of their city giants.
Speaking ahead of the game (h/t Madrid Xtra), Rayo Vallecano manager Benat San Jose was asked which Real Madrid player he would like to remove from the team before this weekend’s game.
Surprisingly, his choice was not Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior or Thibaut Courtois.
“Mourinho”
Asked which Madrid player he would take out of the upcoming contest, Benat jokingly chose the man sitting on the opposition bench.
“Which Real Madrid player I’d remove from the match against them? Mourinho,” Benat said with a laugh.
The answer might have been delivered jokingly, but the Rayo coach immediately made clear just how highly he rates the Portuguese manager.
“He’s one of the best managers in history,” he added.
It is significant praise ahead of Saturday’s meeting at the Bernabeu.
Madrid’s squad contains enough individual quality to give any opposition coach several obvious answers, but Benat instead highlighted the influence Mourinho can have over the entire team.
That has become particularly relevant since the Portuguese coach returned to Madrid. His early work has focused on making a talented group function with greater collective discipline.
Courtois and Madrid’s attack also praised
Benat did not stop with the manager.
“They also have one of the best GKs in history and one of the best attackers in history,” he said.
Benat will definitely have seen how Thibaut Courtois played against Inter Milan in midweek and will hope that version does not turn up again this weekend.
Even when teams manage to create opportunities against Madrid, they still have to beat one of the defining goalkeepers of his generation.
At the opposite end, Madrid possess attacking quality capable of turning a match on its head.
The likes of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham can all decide matches single-handedly.
Madrid have a point to prove
Madrid are coming off a disappointing loss to Real Betis in La Liga last weekend and will come into this game with a point to prove.
They will want to ensure that the loss to the Andalusian club was a one-off and that they return to winning ways against Rayo.
Their title rivals, Barça, have been flying high in the league, scoring goals and picking opponents apart for fun.
Madrid need to ensure that they do not hand too much early incentive to Barça, and it remains to be seen how Los Blancos fare against Rayo Vallecano.
