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Real Madrid have everything ready to move for Mbappe once they receive the green light
According to a report from ESPN, Real Madrid have everything ready and in place to move for Kylian Mbappe as soon as they receive the green light from the player or his club, PSG.
The 24-year-old has no desire to renew his contract beyond 2024 but does not want to leave this summer. But with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi making it clear that there is no way the forward will stay at the club without signing a new deal, Mbappe is starting to accept that he might have to leave right away.
In such a scenario, Real Madrid remains the Frenchman’s preferred destination, although he is quite relaxed about the situation and does not feel any pressure after Al-Khelaifi’s statements.
Even though a transfer fee of €200 million has been mentioned, Real Madrid assume that the cost will increase due to the add-ons, bonuses, and commissions.
Mbappe, despite his insistence on not wanting to leave, would prefer to see PSG receive a transfer fee for his exit rather than leave the club for free.
But, so far, there has been no progress in negotiations between the two parties over a mutual understanding and agreement.
The matter of the loyalty bonus has been a big bone of contention but Real Madrid believe that will not be a hindrance in their bid to sign him.
Despite the costs that the operation will take, Real Madrid are understood to have everything in place to make a move as soon as they receive a go-ahead from either PSG or Mbappe himself.
But until the player and the French champions do not resolve the matter between themselves, the Merengues will not make the first move.
In a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.
The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.
Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos back
It is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kroos back into the club’s structure after the end of the last season.
The club president, Florentino Perez, had wanted Kroos to have a daily presence at Valdebebas rather than making occasional appearances after his retirement.
Jose Angel Sanchez and Kroos spoke after Perez expressed his desire to see the German working at Valdebebas every day. However, they did not find the right moment, time or structure to give his return a clear form.
A comeback remains one of the possibilities most desired by Madrid supporters because of Kroos’ charisma and what he represents at the Santiago Bernabeu. Neither side wanted him to return simply for the sake of it, so the door remains open for the future.
The relationship between the two parties is excellent, and both know that the opportunity to work together again will eventually come.
Taking it step by step
For now, Kroos continues to run the academy he established in Boadilla, enjoying the opportunity to help develop younger players.
After two years away from the competitive side of football, however, he is beginning to look towards the dugout as a possible next step in his career.
Kroos currently holds coaching qualifications that allow him to work up to the third tier of Spanish football.
This is possible because professionals with at least seven years of proven experience and significant involvement at the elite level can gain direct access to accelerated coaching courses.
That means Kroos could coach a team in Primera Federacion, but the German wants to take things gradually.
Kroos has already informed the RFEF that he would be interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers during the 2027/28 season.
The course taking place this season is not available to elite former players, with UEFA limiting each campaign to 20 places.
With his current qualifications, Kroos could work as an assistant coach, but he cannot yet take charge as a head coach in either the top flight or the Segunda División.
But completing that programme would allow Kroos to obtain the UEFA A licence, which would enable him to coach teams at any level.
