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Real Madrid preparing video footage for Mbappe’s potential arrival this summer – report
PSG are removing all signs of their ties with Kylian Mbappe, such as taking down his image from their stadium and stopping sales of his shirts at the club’s official and online stores.
At the same time, though, it appears that Real Madrid are starting to make preparations for the Frenchman’s possible arrival before the summer transfer window closes.
Video footage being readied to welcome Mbappe
Indeed, according to journalist Rodra, Real Madrid are already working on preparing video clips and footage for Mbappe’s presentation, should he end up making the switch to the Santiago Bernabeu.
Despite the board continuing to insist that there is no chance for the Frenchman to join this year, it appears that every scenario is still very much open.
In fact, recent reports went as far as suggesting that there is a growing sense of optimism at Real Madrid about Mbappe’s arrival before the window slams shut.
And now, the preparation of video footage for his presentation only goes on to reinforce the idea that the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner would be making his way to the club.
However, it must be noted that Rodra adds that Los Blancos had prepared videos to welcome Mbappe to the club last summer as well, but the Frenchman made a last-minute U-turn and decided to continue with PSG.
This time, however, things are different as the bridges between Mbappe and PSG appear to be completely burnt.
The Ligue 1 champions have plans to banish him to the stands for the new season if he does not accept to leave before the window closes.
And Real Madrid are lying in wait to make a move as soon as Mbappe accepts to leave, with a €180 million offer ready to be launched.
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.
