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Mbappe will change his stance on future only if Real Madrid make an offer
Real Madrid aim to sign Kylian Mbappe as the crown jewel to their already star-studded squad. Florentino Perez dreams of the superstar donning the white colours and will work to any end to make it a reality.
Los Blancos have thus been working on the objective for several years now. However, the move has never appeared closer than it does now.
Earlier this summer, Mbappe publicly announced that he would not renew his contract in France. With less than a year remaining on his deal, PSG are doing everything in their capacity to push the player out.
According to reports from AS, the youngster’s family has started preparing for the possibility of a departure this summer since last week.
The player has stated that he wishes to see out his contract in France and leave as a free agent. An offer from Real Madrid could change his mind, although the Merengues have made no bid yet.
The destination never in question
PSG’s desperation to sell Mbappe led to them opening talks with several suitors across the globe.
From Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia to Chelsea in England, there has been no shortage of suitors at the World Cup winner’s doorstep.
However, Mbappe dreams only of wearing the Real Madrid crest. It is his childhood dream that he is now on the verge of completing, and nothing, it appears, can make him sign for another club.
How long will the soap opera go on?
The story of Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid has been in the headlines this summer for over a month now. However, not much has come from it despite the player being dropped from PSG’s plans.
Real Madrid hope that delaying an official bid will pressurise the Ligue 1 champions to sell their star for a lower fee. After all, they do not have much leverage over the player given his contract expires next summer.
Los Blancos are expected to make a bid for the player on or after August 15th and hope to incorporate him into their plans at the earliest.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
