Real Madrid News
PSG want Mbappe to decide on contract extension by May amid Real Madrid links
Paris Saint-Germain’s woes in Europe continued as they suffered a defeat to Bayern Munich, effectively sealing their elimination from the UEFA Champions League.
PSG’s exit from the elite competition will once again lead to question marks over the management and the team. According to The Athletic, the defeat may have consequences on the future of their three stars players as well, including Kylian Mbappe.
It appears the Frenchman’s future is once again up in the air, amid interest from Real Madrid. Although the Spanish giants had missed out on the player last summer, they have discreetly continued to monitor the attacker’s situation at PSG.
As per the report, PSG are aware of Mbappe’s mixed feelings over his current spell at Parc des Princes. The club would, therefore, demand a definitive decision from the attacker ahead of the coming summer, knowing his potential exit could bring about a major overhaul.
With his current contract expiring in 2024, PSG want Mbappe to make a decision by May. Depending on his response, the club would then decide whether or not to sell the player in the summer or keep him around until 2024, as there is a clause that could extend the contract until 2025.
This could serve as a major boost for Real Madrid. Given the ongoing fitness struggles of Karim Benzema, it is apparent that the club require significant reinforcement in the attacking department this coming summer, especially in the goalscoring department.
The Whites have been linked with a move for Dusan Vlahovic and Kingsley Coman, among others. But the addition of Mbappe could make a major impact in the frontline, especially with Vinicius Junior partnering alongside the Frenchman in the final third.
However, it must be noted that signing Mbappe could be financially tricky for Real Madrid. The fact that La Liga has clamped down hard on Financial Fair Play does not make it easier for Los Blancos either, so it will be interesting to see how things transpire in the coming months.
Real Madrid News
Real Madrid star Huijsen credits Mourinho for improved form in new season: ‘He supports me a lot’
Real Madrid will be looking to get back to winning ways in LaLiga as they take on Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.
The club are coming on the back of a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis last weekend but did secure a narrow win over Inter Milan in the midweek Champions League fixture.
Heading into this game, Dean Huijsen, who has been showing a lot of promise in these early parts of the season, spoke to the club’s official media about the match ahead and how Real Madrid have been coping with the pressure early on, among other things.
Huijsen on Rayo and his defensive duties
The young centre-back was fully aware of the threat posed by Rayo and praised the opposition.
“We know that Rayo is a good team, and it’s a tough team to face, and we must give our all as we do in all matches to secure the three points, that’s the only thing that matters, and for the Bernabeu to be with us and for us all to be united,” he said.
He also detailed the defensive demands placed on him by the coaching staff led by Jose Mourinho.
“Well, what every coach asks of you: ferocity, intercepting balls, and winning one-on-one duels. He supports me a lot, and I think this helps me greatly, and defending together as a team,” he said.
On the team’s preparations for the fixture, Huijsen offered an insight into their training routine.
“We’re working on some tactics related to the opponent. And well, after that it depends on the day; we might play a mini-match among ourselves or not,” he added.
Huijsen on Mourinho and his fine form
The Spaniard was quick to credit Mourinho, with whom he previously worked at Roma, for his development and current level.
“We’ve known each other for a while, even though we spent a relatively short time together in Rome. He gave me the opportunity to make the real leap into professional football, and I’ll always be grateful to him for that,” Huijsen said.
Reflecting on his own performances, the defender was in confident mood, once again pointing to the influence of his coach and teammates.
“I think I’m in good shape. Well, I think I’m delivering a good level, and I believe that’s thanks to the coach too, as he keeps track of me and takes great care of me.”
“Well, I’m also doing my very best, and I think the teammates are supporting me too, and this is the perfect equation,” he added.
Finally, Huijsen explained how he manages his recovery amid a congested schedule.
“There are a lot of matches, so we need to recover well and stay focused on football, then you have to sleep well. And yes, on the days after the match, I also take a cold shower and a hot shower to recover better,” he concluded.
