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Real Madrid youngster would love to see Mbappe arrive: “I would be very happy”
Kylian Mbappe has recently poured water over speculations on a potential move to Real Madrid future by confirming his desire to stay at Paris Saint-Germain next season. The attacker has suggested that he is happy at his current club, despite the departure of Lionel Messi.
Reacting to Mbappe’s tweet, Real Madrid midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has revealed that he had earlier teased the forward about coming to the Santiago Bernabeu. But he added Mbappe has made his decision, which should be respected.
“You have seen that he has already spoken. I have nothing to say. I would be very happy if he comes to Real Madrid,” said Camavinga (h/t RMC Sport). “I was the first to tease him [Mbappé], but the way I teased him stays between me and him.”
Camavinga went on to talk about the success he has achieved at Real Madrid at an early age. “I wouldn’t say I’m surprised because I came to Real to win trophies. You also have to win some trophies with the national team. You have to win as many trophies as possible in your football career,” he said.
Talking about the past season, Camavinga added, “I think I did a good part. I don’t think the first half of the season was that good, I gained more experience, and the most important thing is to play even if I don’t play at my preferred position.”
The former Stade Rennais youngster also talked about his competition with Aurelien Tchouameni in the Real Madrid first team, suggesting that the competition makes both players improve their game.
“It’s not something we talk about. The competition between us makes us improve,” he said.
Camavinga has been featured in 59 competitive matches this past season, but 17 of them have come in the left-back position.
Explaining his experience of playing the position, the youngster added, “It’s something that helps me gain experience and that’s the important thing.”
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.
