The Mbappé soap opera is in full swing. It must be said that since January 1, each club interested in the services of the French striker can negotiate directly with him without going through PSG. In this matter, everything seems to be decided between two clubs, namely PSG, which can still hope to extend it, as well as Real Madrid, its long-time suitor. There was also talk of Liverpool, who would be a serious candidate, but the Anfield residents seem to be a step behind the Parisians and the Merengues.
Whatever happens, the Spanish press remains suspicious. Contrary to what has happened in recent years, such as during this famous summer of 2021, Mbappé does not have a superb popularity rating. Of course, the Merengues hope that he will join the Spanish capital, but he is no longer presented as this messiah or this galactic who makes everyone dream, and he will have to prove himself to get the socios in the pocket.
The comparison with Bellingham hurts
A certain hostility which is manifested once again in the Spanish media this Wednesday. In the newspaper Marcawe thus find a long editorial about it. “The difference between Bellingham and Mbappé”headlines the newspaper, in a concise article which compares the two players. “The Frenchman needs everything to revolve around him. He has pulled too hard to be someone reliable in the eyes of Madridismo. The Frenchman needs a club like Real Madrid more than the other way around. There’s even a metaphorical point about how everyone celebrates their goals. The Englishman opens his arms and lets the audience share in his joy. Mbappé puts his hands under his armpits and it looks like he’s kissing himself.”we can read, among other inglorious comparisons.
The media does not fail to recall that since this summer of 2021, in addition to the arrival of the Englishman, there has also been the explosion of Vinicius Junior and, to a lesser extent, that of Rodrygo. There is therefore no longer necessarily an emergency in the offensive sector, except for this number 9 position. For its part, El Chiringuito attacks those around the player. “Real Madrid has confidence in Mbappé, but less in those around him”, for example revealed the presenter Josep Pedrerol. To be continued…
