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Real Madrid unwilling to jeopardise economic stability with big signings like Mbappe
Surprising reports that emerged last week claimed cracks in Real Madrid’s financial stability. According to the rumours, Los Blancos refused to comment on certain expenditures of the past season, creating doubts about their Financial Fair Play situation.
UEFA’s eventual list had no mention of Real Madrid and while clubs like Barcelona and AC Milan were fined for the same, the Merengues were left without any scar. After all, the Spanish giants have always been cautious with the economic aspect and balance arrivals with necessary departures.
According to reports from Jose Felix Diaz, Real Madrid are currently resisting any transfer operation that would jeopardise their financial stability. The club will not bend for any target including Kylian Mbappe if it comes at the cost of economic balance.
The institution of Real Madrid reigns supreme, and there is no doubt about it in the club offices. The journalist adds that nothing is as important as the survival of the club.
The Merengues currently oversee a massive operation in the form of the renewal of Santiago Bernabeu. The stadium restoration is an economically intensive process that bears heavily on the club’s accounts. Needless to say, Real Madrid need to tread with caution.
Los Blancos have already spent over €100 million to acquire the services of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund. Moreover, the €20 million spent on signing Arda Guler is also no small amount.
It is thus not surprising that the management are scrutinizing the finances over Kylian Mbappe’s possible arrival. It has been reported that the overall cost of operation for the Frenchman may cost over €400 million, including fees, salary, bonuses and commissions.
The possibility of postponing the mega-signing to next summer hence becomes a promising prospect. Mbappe will be out of contract next summer, and his signing would come at a far more subsidised charge. The coming weeks will be critical in deciding his future and Real Madrid’s stance on the same.
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Manchester United legend hails Real Madrid star after sublime display vs Croatia: ‘Could become one of the greatest of all time’
Jude Bellingham’s latest England performance has earned major praise from Manchester United and Premier League legend Roy Keane, who believes the Real Madrid midfielder has the potential to become one of the greatest players in football history.
Bellingham was at the centre of England’s impressive display against Croatia, scoring once and providing three assists.
His four goal involvements also made him the first England midfielder to reach that mark in a match since David Platt recorded the same tally against San Marino in February 1993.
Keane hails Bellingham’s all-round impact
Speaking about Real Madrid midfielder’s display for the national team, the former Manchester United player was quoted by MARCA as saying,
“Bellingham could go on to become one of the greatest players of all time.”
Keane was particularly impressed by the midfielder’s work without the ball, an aspect of Bellingham’s game that he feels can influence the rest of the team.
“His attitude with the England team of late… I’ve praised him for being fantastic on the ball, but what he does off the ball is what motivates all these players.
“If you have a player of that calibre in your team – someone who’s incredible on the ball, plays for Real Madrid and does brilliant things – but above all, his commitment off the ball – that will inspire all the other players,” continued Keane.
Bellingham’s performance was more than goals and assists
The statistics from the Croatia match show just how complete Bellingham’s performance was.
Alongside his goal and three assists, he created eight chances, with four classified as big chances.
He completed both of his attempted crosses, found his target with six of seven long balls and successfully completed four of six dribbles.
That creativity came with the physical presence that has become a major part of his game.
Real Madrid star dominates Croatia
Bellingham also won eight duels against Croatia and added an interception, two recoveries and two further defensive contributions.
He was also fouled three times as Croatia struggled to deal with his strength and ability to drive forward.
The performance offered another example of why Bellingham is increasingly influential for both Real Madrid and England.
His attacking output is obvious, but his willingness to press, defend, create, and carry the ball gives him an influence across almost every phase of the game.
