Mbappé wants to embody the post-Messi-CR7
Kylian Mbappé finished on the podium in 3rd place in this 2023 Ballon d’Or! But as reported The Parisian“Mbappé meets in 2024» ! “The captain of the Blues, author of a statistically fantastic start to the season, has several deadlines to win the highest individual distinction. He will notably compete with Erling Haaland and Jude Bellingham.» But it is perhaps at Real Madrid that he will have the most possibilities to win this distinction, like a certain Karim Benzema or even Luka Modric. And yes, the Merengue club is historically a provider of Ballon d’Or… That’s good, it could be Mbappé’s next destination next summer!
Garcia under pressure in Naples
In Italy, a Frenchman is still making headlines for Naples, it’s obviously Rudi Garcia! Napoli conceded a draw (2-2) against AC Milan last weekend, and came out of this shock miraculously! Except that now, the pressure is increasing on the French coach. As reported La Gazzetta dello Sport“for Garcia, it is forbidden to fail» with Naples, still in the race in all competitions, particularly in the Champions League. For The Corriere dello SportAurelio de Laurentiis takes matters into his own hands, as evidenced by “his sensational entry into the locker room at half-time against Milan», where he shook his players when they were down 2-0. The noose is tightening for Rudi Garcia, who will quickly have to find the necessary springs for his team to move forward.
Simeone will extend at Atlético
In Madrid, Atlético de Madrid makes the headlines! A.S. announced this morning that Diego Simeone is negotiating with the management of the Colchoneros to extend his contract. The duration of a new contract should be two or three years, or two with the possibility of a third year, if certain objectives are achieved. The Madrid newspaper specifies that ‘Simeone would even be willing to take a pay cut to help seal the deal’ as quickly as possible. Madrid management is currently negotiating with the sister and representative of the Argentinian whose current contract expires in June 2024! Arriving in 2011, Simeone’s adventure at Atlético is not over!
