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Real Madrid target is already looking for homes in Madrid – report
According to journalist Ramon Alvarez de Mon, those close to Kylian Mbappe have already begun a search for a new home in Madrid.
The reporter adds that the World Cup winner is moving with his entourage as he prepares to shift to the Spanish capital.
People close the forward are believed to be exploring purchase and rental prices for homes in two areas of Madrid.
Where are Real Madrid and PSG in this negotiation?
Real Madrid have always been optimistic about Mbappe’s acquisition.
Those sitting in the higher offices have calmly been watching all the developments as they want this operation to proceed in a very respectful manner.
At the moment, despite all the attention, Madrid are of the idea that they are doing their part very well.
They are not going to let the player down despite the reporter saying that he will earn a lower salary at Real Madrid than he currently earns at PSG.
As far as the Ligue 1 side is concerned, they are in no mood to speed up the process.
In fact, as part of their last ditch attempt, they even offered Mbappe a new contract with a guaranteed sale clause that can be activated in 2024.
As it turns out, the player is so fed up that he wants to leave the team right away.
His willingness to join Real Madrid can be understood by the fact that he did not even sit with the Saudi delegates to discuss a potential transfer.
Real Madrid want Mbappe this year
While it was largely believed that Madrid are willing to wait for Mbappe for another year, it has emerged that the team from the capital city now wants to get the deal done this summer.
As reported before, the Los Blancos are expected to make their first offer after August 15.
Amidst all this, PSG are already preparing for life beyond the Frenchman as they have already agreed on deals for Ousmane Dembele, Goncalo Ramos, and Randal Kolo Muani.
At this point in time, Mbappe’s relationship with PSG is beyond repair and the sooner PSG realise that exit is the only solution, the better it will be for everyone involved.
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Mourinho reacts to Vinicius suspension: “Why announce it two hours before an important match?”
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has questioned the RFEF Disciplinary Committee’s decision to announce Vinicius Jr.’s four-match suspension just hours before their UEFA Champions League meeting with AS Roma on Wednesday.
The Brazilian has been hit with a four-match ban for his red card against Villarreal, meaning he will miss the matches against Sevilla, Barcelona, Racing Santander, and Valencia.
And, speaking to Movistar+ (h/t MARCA) before the match, the Real Madrid manager was asked whether the punishment could affect the Brazilian psychologically.
Mourinho instead turned his attention to the football authorities and the timing of their announcement.
“I think that is a question for the Committee. Why have they announced the suspension at this particular moment? If you are asking me this question, it is presumably because you think it could affect him,” the Portuguese coach replied.
“You should ask the Committee why they did not announce it this morning, or tomorrow morning. Why do they do it two hours before a match that is important for Real Madrid, which is a Spanish club?” he added, questioning the timing of the decision.
Mourinho explains his tactical approach against Roma
The Real Madrid manager also outlined his plan for facing a Roma side known for their aggressive pressing.
“My intention is to stop them from pressing us so high up the pitch, given the players we have available and as a precaution,” he said.
Continuing, the Portuguese manager added: “They press man-to-man higher up the pitch better than anyone else, and we will see whether we can take advantage of that. If not, they will have to drop their press five or ten metres.”
Why Rudiger over Huijsen
Mourinho also justified his decision to start Antonio Rudiger at centre-back alongside Ibrahima Konate rather than Dean Huijsen.
“They played very well together in the last match, Rudiger and Konate, showing great leadership and the ability to withstand a difficult situation when we had ten men for 30 minutes,” he said.
“I am not saying Dean is not capable of playing a match like this, but this is a wonderful atmosphere for Roma and a difficult one for us. I think a player with Antonio’s experience can be important,” Mourinho added.
Finally, Mourinho was asked about his emotions ahead of returning to face Roma, the club he managed between 2021 and 2024.
The Portuguese coach offered a brief response, saying that he had his feelings about the occasion “blocked”.
M.E Leboko
August 6, 2023 at 8:09 pm
It is something sounding nice to the ears of supporters,but one thing i don’t understand about Real Madrid is that “Are the official or decision takers at this club happy to see those dearest to the club suffering before taking good and desired conclusions?.”
Christian Appiah
August 6, 2023 at 9:28 pm
It is good move for Madrid and Mbappe