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Real Madrid insist no negotiations ongoing with PSG for Mbappe, ‘surprised’ by recent news
According to a report from AS, Real Madrid are surprised to see news circulating that links them with Kylian Mbappe once again.
The Spanish capital giants insist that there has been no negotiation with PSG for the French star and that there will be none in the weeks to come.
The report adds that Los Blancos strongly believe that Mbappe will stay at PSG and fulfil the final year of his contract.
From their perspective, a move this summer is unlikely and they do not have any plans of going through with negotiations until 2024.
Most importantly, the Spanish publication states that the Merengues do not want to get involved in the internal spat between Paris Saint-Germain and the 24-year-old phenom.
They believe that what happens in Paris should stay in Paris and wish to be kept out of the limelight.
PSG believe Mbappe has agreement with Real Madrid
Ironically, however, PSG stand at the polar opposite end in terms of belief.
The Parisiens are sure that their player has an agreement to join Real Madrid for free in 2024, with the contract even drafted already. Their focus, thus, is on selling the player this summer.
As such, reports earlier this week that PSG had slapped a €250 million valuation on their contract rebel and had conveyed the same to Real Madrid via intermediaries.
Los Blancos though are surprised by this sort of news popping up, as they have not had any talks with PSG directly or through third parties, regarding a move for Mbappe, and continue to believe that he will remain in France for another year.
Mbappe was left out of Luis Enrique’s squad that travelled to Asia for pre-season and will not feature for PSG again until he makes a final decision.
The Frenchman thus has to quickly choose between one of three options – an immediate departure, a renewal with PSG, or an intermediate move to a different club such as Al Hilal before signing for Real Madrid in 2024.
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.
