This is an issue that has kept Spain, France, and the football world in general in suspense for many years now. To the point where some are clearly fed up and want this endless soap opera to end as quickly as possible. Patience, this year should be the last, since the player’s contract in Paris expires in 2024.
Which means that, barring a turnaround which would be a big surprise, he will be free to negotiate with any club interested in his services from January 2024. Obviously, Real Madrid is the big favorite to enlist the French international, but there are other clubs which could take advantage of this to recruit the one who is called to dominate world football. On the Madrid side, we are also aware that there could be competition on this issue…
A world champion to “replace” another
Just in case, Real Madrid already has a nice plan B. Argentine television Direct TV explains that the Madrilenians have made Julian Alvarez (Manchester City) their alternative to Kylian Mbappé. This is not the first time that his name has been linked to the club in the Spanish capital, since in the past there had already been talk of interest from Madrid. Last season, the Albiceleste player scored 9 goals in 31 Premier League matches.
It now remains to be seen how much City will ask for his services, and it’s a safe bet that he would cost more than a Mbappé who would be free, even with a nice signing bonus. A fairly versatile player, Julian Alvarez could occupy the forefront of the attack on his own, as he could fall on one side if the Merengues were also to enlist a professional number 9. His qualities as a dribbler and differential player seem to correspond perfectly to what the Madrid public likes, but above all to the needs of the team led by Carlo Ancelotti, who will no longer be there next year. One thing is certain, Real Madrid continues to be wary of the Mbappé clan and does not want to be caught off guard.
