Has Real Madrid been weaned from its Mbappé addiction? Knocked out by the French striker in 2022 when he chose to extend to Paris Saint-Germain, the Spanish club has since found a new headliner. Thanks to his thunderous debut with Casa Blanca (10 goals, 3 assists in 10 matches, all competitions), Jude Bellingham (20 years old) is the new darling of the Merengues.
For many, the Englishman’s performances allowed Real Madrid to not have to recruit a striker in a hurry. In the Spanish capital, serenity is essential. If some still wonder why Casa Blanca settled for rookie Joselu (33), Madrid management ensures that its attack is well stocked, notably thanks to Bellingham. Enough to change the posture of the Spanish giant vis-à-vis Mbappé.
Bellingham and Haaland are popular in Madrid
A Madrid manager recently made it known that the Bondynois still remained in the Merengue plans and that the management of Real Madrid left the door open for him, but from now on, there is no longer any question of bending over backwards for the 2018 world champion. A.S. also publishes an article indicating that the rating of the Parisian number 7 is only decreasing in Madrid, unlike that of Bellingham. And that’s not all.
If an arrival of the Frenchman in 2024 remains relevant, the Spanish newspaper explains that a certain Erling Haaland would gain ground on the Frenchman. Clearly, the latest events surrounding the Mbappé case have highlighted the quieter profile of the Norwegian serial scorer (60 goals in 65 matches with Manchester City). The fact remains that Mbappé today has the advantage of being free in a year while the Scandinavian is linked to the Skyblues until 2027.
