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Real Madrid star’s agent says club have no money to sign Kylian Mbappe
Ferland Mendy’s agent Yvan Le Mee claimed that the record European champions cannot afford Kylian Mbappe at the moment as they have no money to fund the transfer and his salary.
It is no secret that Mbappe is strongly linked with a move to Real Madrid after deciding not to renew his contract with Paris Saint-Germain. The tension between the player and PSG has been growing ever since the latter informed the forward that he should either sign an extension or leave this summer itself.
In an interview with MARCA, however, Yvan Le Mee has revealed that despite the public interest, Madrid have no money to fund Mbappe’s transfer. More importantly, they cannot afford his extravagant wages as well.
“Will Mbappé go to Madrid this summer? Absolutely not. I’m close to Real Madrid, they have no money,” he said.
“Real Madrid currently has no money for Mbappe’s transfer. They cannot cope with his salary of €40 million net per year, plus the premium of €30 million net per year. He earns between €70 million to €75 million net, while Benzema earned €13 million,” he added.
Speaking during the same interview, the left-back’s representative also admitted that if Mbappe had a proper agent, he would have already been a Real Madrid player two years ago.
“I am convinced that if he (Kylian Mbappé) had had an agent at the time of the negotiations with Real Madrid two years ago, he would have gone to Real Madrid,” he explained.
At this moment, Real Madrid are said to be very cautious about the deal. While they are hopeful that they can sign the player this summer, they do not want to disrupt whatever peace is left between the forward and the Ligue 1 champions. Once there is an answer from the player’s front, the Merengues will make a move.
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Mourinho considering starting 23-year-old Real Madrid ace against Villarreal – report
After impressing during the international break, Eduardo Camavinga has a major opportunity to establish himself in Real Madrid’s midfield rotation.
Indeed, according to Defensa Central, Jose Mourinho is considering starting the Frenchman against Villarreal, with injuries and doubts over several players limiting his options.
Real Madrid cannot afford to drop points against Villarreal if they want to remain in the title race. However, Mourinho has issues to deal with in the squad, which could lead him to turn to Camavinga for a crucial role.
Camavinga could replace Tchouameni in midfield
The 23-year-old star could line up as the defensive midfielder in the double pivot, with Bernardo Silva or Arda Guler alongside him, and will be tasked with providing balance in midfield.
Real Madrid face Villarreal with several problems in central defence. Ibrahima Konate is expected to be a late call, leading Mourinho to consider moving Aurelien Tchouameni into defence alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Meanwhile, Federico Valverde could also struggle to be ready after the ankle injury he sustained in the derby before the international break.
The Uruguayan has continued to work individually away from the group and might return to group training tomorrow. Even then, his readiness to start remains in question.
That would leave a place open in midfield, with Camavinga in line to fill in.
Camavinga impressed during the international break
Camavinga has started only one match this season, the defeat against Real Betis.
Despite his limited opportunities, Mourinho is keen to bring the Frenchman back into the fold after he impressed for France during the international break.
Zinedine Zidane called the Real Madrid star up for his first France squad, and the midfielder performed well during the break.
That has given Mourinho and Real Madrid reason to be optimistic about using him against Villarreal, with the hope that he can move closer to the level he showed after first arriving at the club.
Therefore, the Villarreal match could represent an important test for Camavinga and a chance for the Frenchman to show that he can provide the balance Real Madrid need in midfield.
