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Mbappe’s image being removed from PSG’s stadium amid Real Madrid links
The weight of Kylian Mbappe’s ostracism appears palpable, with PSG committed to alienating their star player in hopes of forcing him to accept a transfer before he inevitably takes his leave for free next year.
While Mbappe proceeds to reject proposals over a contract extension by the Parisians’ hierarchy, PSG are adamant on fetching a hefty fee for the World Cup winner.
Real Madrid, currently the team best placed to land the youngster, await Mbappe’s arrival anxiously.
And it was recently reported that optimism in the Spanish capital is rising in this matter.
PSG proceed to alienate Mbappe
In light of Real Madrid’s looming interest as well as the player’s own desire to eventually don the Royal Whites’ jersey, PSG are beginning to strong-arm Mbappe into taking a decision over his future immediately.
In their attempts to push him away from the club, Mbappe’s image is being removed from the Parc des Princes.
Despite being hailed as PSG’s poster boy, the Parisians continue to further distance themselves from Mbappe, indirectly providing evidence of their desire to find a suitor for the player.
In addition to removing his image from the stadium, there are no Mbappe shirts available for purchase in the PSG store any longer.
Mbappe shirts are not available in the official store in any capacity either. Nearly everything related to the player is being removed.
As of yesterday, there were still Mbappe shirts at the official PSG store in Paris, indicating advancements behind the scenes.
Potentially heading into the end game
Florentino Perez reportedly has an opening bid of €180 million ready to send to Paris for their star player, which he plans to submit once Mbappe opens up about his intention to leave.
With PSG already isolating their biggest commercial asset, the possibility of him taking that route has undeniably risen.
All that remains for Madrid and PSG is to enter formal negotiations. With Mbappe unwilling to settle for an extension, a transfer to the Bernabeu may finally materialize this summer.
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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.
Funso Fakulujo
August 8, 2023 at 4:14 pm
PSG is just being childish. Mbappe will remain their best player ever for a long distance and cannot be forgotten in a long time.The President lacks understanding of football. One player cannot win the champions league for a team no matter how good. You need a minimum of 15 quality players and a very good coach. When Ronaldo threatened to leave Madrid in 2018 nobody persuaded him to stay. He was the best player ever in champions league. 4 years down the lane Madrid won another champions league cup in the most admirable manner ever in the history of the championship beating all the best teams in Europe- PSG, Chelsea, Manchester City, Liverpool. If Bayern, Juventus, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona came their way, Madrid would have beaten them. So leave Mbappe alone, let him go wherever he pleases and rebuild your team, Mr Al- Khelaifi.
Funso Fakulujo
August 8, 2023 at 4:18 pm
You are destroying loyalty by defacing his achievements in PSG. It will have a negative effect on players in future. The club may become unstable in player turn over.