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Real Madrid project to revolve around key duo next season – report
It is no secret that Real Madrid are gearing up for a summer of change once the transfer market reopens.
The Spanish giants have gone two seasons without a major trophy and are in desperate need of a makeover.
As a result, several players and even some members of the coaching staff are facing an uncertain future at Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid project to revolve around two players
However, amid speculation of potential departures, two players are going to be a constant in the Real Madrid team setup next season.
According to Diario AS (h/t RM4Arab), the Real Madrid project will continue to revolve around Vinicius Jr. and Kylian Mbappe next season. Both these players are considered untouchable.
This naturally means Real Madrid are not considering any sale of either of these two players and instead are looking to get players that can work around them next season.
This is despite the fact that Vinicius Jr. is facing an uncertain future at Real Madrid, with the forward yet to reach an agreement over a new contract.
The Brazilian international’s deal at Santiago Bernabeu expires in 2027, with Los Blancos not too keen on meeting his salary demands.
Mbappe, on the other hand, has been the club’s best player since joining in 2024. But he has faced criticism for his lack of defensive work ethic, while the Frenchman has also struggled adapting to the methods of new coach Alvaro Arbeloa.
Despite these complications, Real Madrid are firm about reviving their project around Vinicius Jr. and Mbappe next season and perhaps even beyond, provided they can extend the contract of Vini in the coming summer.
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English legend backs Real Madrid star to become one of the all-time greats: ‘He’s got everything’
Jude Bellingham has spent the past fortnight as the most talked-about footballer in England, and the superlatives show no sign of slowing down.
A masterclass in the Nations League, a clutch of records and a second straight Player of the Year award has not gone unnoticed in English footballing media.
Now one of the English game’s most respected voices has added his name to the growing list of believers.
Lineker backs Bellingham
Asked whether Bellingham can go on to become one of the greatest players of all time, England legend Gary Lineker left no room for doubt.
“Yes, I’ve been saying it for a long time now. If he avoids serious injury or falls of the rails which he won’t I’m sure.
“He’s so good at football, he’s got everything. He’s a superstar and carries himself like a superstar,” he said (h/t Track Radio).
The verdict chimes comes in the midst of a wider chorus of acclaim in recent days. Roy Keane tipped him to become one of the greatest of all time after the Croatia rout, with Ian Wright and Micah Richards among others queuing up to praise him.
Backed by the numbers
The acclaim for Bellingham comes on the back of an extraordinary international break for Bellingham.
Against Croatia, Bellingham scored one and created three in the 7-0 win, becoming the first England player to record four goal involvements in a single game since David Platt in 1993.
He finished the window with one goal and four assists and was named UEFA’s Player of the Round.
That international excellence has carried over to the Bernabeu, where he has settled into a free number 10 role under Jose Mourinho and sits as the club’s joint-leading creator.
Bellingham was part of Real Madrid’s recent 1-0 win over Villarreal as well, and was unlucky not to register an assist when Vinicius Jr.’s goal was disallowed.
The Englishman will be looking to make an impact once again when Real Madrid take on AS Roma this Wednesday.
