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Mbappe wanted PSG to sign €100 million Real Madrid new boy in the summer – report
Kylian Mbappe is back dominating the headlines once again just five months after renewing his contract with Paris Saint-Germain.
The Frenchman had looked all set to join Real Madrid on a Bosman move last summer but made a shock U-turn in the last moment to pen a new contract with PSG.
As part of the new deal, the 23-year-old was reportedly given a say in the major decisions that the club made with regard to transfer targets and managerial appointments, apart from a hefty signing-on bonus and mammoth wages.
And, according to MARCA, one of the signings that Mbappe recommended and requested was that of Aurelien Tchouameni. However, PSG were beaten to the midfielder’s signing by Real Madrid, who landed the 22-year-old in a deal that could rise up to €100 million.
The former AS Monaco ace was a man in demand in the summer window as Liverpool too had shown an interest in his services, apart from PSG.
However, Tchouameni always had Real Madrid on his mind as soon as he became aware of their interest, as revealed by himself in a recent interview.
The report from MARCA claims that PSG’s failure to deliver on the promise of signing Tchouameni is one of many reasons why Mbappe is now pushing to leave the club.
The 23-year-old feels ‘betrayed’ by the Ligue 1 champions and is willing to move on as early as January, with a move to Real Madrid said to be his preference. However, PSG have no intentions of letting him join the reigning champions of Spain and Europe.
It will be interesting to see whether Mbappe gets his wishes to join Real Madrid and play with his compatriot, Tchouameni, who he wanted to pair up with at PSG itself this past summer.
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Real Madrid dressing room heavyweight raises concern over Vinicius: “We have to make him happy again”
One of the major sagas of the summer transfer window was the contract renewal involving Vinicius Junior.
Real Madrid and Vinicius had been in talks over a new deal for a significant period, and there were stages when it felt like an agreement might not be reached.
However, in the end, the film had a happy ending, with the 26-year-old putting pen to paper on a new deal at the club.
Despite the new deal, there are some concerns over Vinicius that have now reached the dressing room.
As quoted by Diario AS, an unnamed dressing-room heavyweight approached Mourinho after the game and expressed worry about the treatment Vinicius is receiving from a section of the Bernabeu crowd.
“Worried about Vini
The concern came after Vinicius was heavily whistled when he was substituted late in the Inter match, despite producing one of his stronger collective performances of the season.
“Boss, I am worried about Vini,” the senior player told Mourinho.
“After everything he has done for Madrid over the years, the way part of the fans have treated him is not normal. We have to make him happy again.”
This is no longer only about outside criticism or Mourinho publicly defending one of his forwards. The dressing room itself has recognised that Vinicius may need support.
Mourinho still sees Vinicius as untouchable
Despite how the crowd have been treating the 26-year-old, within the club, there is no doubt about what Vinicius brings to the table.
Mourinho sees him as one of the first names on the team sheet and an untouchable player in his plans for the club.
To his credit, the Brazilian has shown far greater defensive commitment and a willingness to sacrifice himself for the sake of his team.
This has undoubtedly led Mourinho to appreciate the effort, and the manager is determined to help Vinicius return to his best level.
Madrid need to protect one of their key players
That approach makes sense.
Vinicius has spent years carrying enormous attacking responsibility at Madrid. A difficult spell should not suddenly erase what he has already shown he can provide.
If Mourinho, the president and the dressing room are all united behind Vinicius, that support could be decisive.
It is high time the Bernabeu crowd also got behind their talisman and gave him the support he deserves.
The Brazilian will also have to become more consistent with his performances, and it remains to be seen how Mourinho addresses this situation.
Femy
October 13, 2022 at 8:02 pm
Now he wants to come to Realmadrid? He should stay with his choice of lucrative contracts, unofficial PSG sporting director and his arrogant behavior because non of these would be available at Realmadrid.
Hala Madrid!!!!😁😁