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Real Madrid will send €180 million bid for Mbappe if he publicly says he wants to leave
The world has its eyes on Real Madrid. The Merengues have dreamt of signing Kylian Mbappe for several years now, yet are making no conspicuous efforts to swoop the player when PSG are open to selling him.
Florentino Perez’s silence, however, does not reflect any decrease in Real Madrid’s desire to sign the player. In fact, Carlo Ancelotti needs the superstar now more than ever.
We relayed earlier this summer that Los Blancos would not make a move until talks were initiated by PSG or Mbappe himself. The administration continues to be rooted in its stance.
According to reports from L’Equipe, Florentino Perez has an opening bid of €180 million ready to send to Paris for their star player.
However, he is just waiting for the winger to openly call for Real Madrid. The day Mbappe says “I want to leave PSG,” the club president will send the official proposal.
PSG banish Mbappe from training
At this point, it is clear that the superstar does not wish to renew in Paris. Even being omitted from the pre-season tour did not change his mind.
Reports last week revealed that the French club had offered Mbappe a new contract renewal once again. The fresh deal included a guaranteed sell clause for the summer of 2024. Yet, the player rejected it.
As such, Mbappe has been asked to train away from the squad that Luis Enrique has at his disposal and continue training with the ‘undesirables’ who are not part of the club’s plans for the upcoming season.
The Frenchman will not be considered for selection over the coming month either, until his future is resolved, one way or the other.
Mbappe is looking for a house
Real Madrid and Mbappe have been surprisingly silent through the entire saga this summer. However, both parties have made slow moves in the shadows.
Reports yesterday revealed that Mbappe is already looking for a house in Madrid. If the claims are to be believed, there appears to be a concrete understanding between the player and Los Blancos over a transfer.
PSG initially demanded €300 million for their star, and now appear to have lowered their demands to €250 million. While Real Madrid’s bid of €180 million still falls short, one must remember that it is the Merengues who are in the driver’s seat.
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.
M.E Leboko
August 9, 2023 at 3:35 am
I,as a supporter am anxious about hearing that Mbappe signings are completed and he is expected to be introduced officially at Real Madrid as the new stadium should be opened.