“Kylian Mbappé Transfer Rumors: Is Real Madrid His Next Destination?”

According to reports, Kylian Mbappé is definitely joining Real Madrid. No other club is in the race. But is it really so? Mbappé has decided to leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season. Breaking this news a few days ago was not very surprising, though. It was expected. All credible European media outlets are now reporting that he is definitely joining Real Madrid. No other club is in the race. But is it really so?

When a player of Mbappé’s caliber – a World Cup winner, World Cup runner-up, and Golden Boot winner – looks for a new club, do you think he will only be negotiating with one club? According to many accounts, Real is the place where he wants to be, but it’s hard to believe that he’s not exploring other options at least. Currently, Real president Florentino Pérez seems keen on securing Mbappé’s signature.

But there are other big players on the field too, and it wouldn’t be surprising if the Frenchman decides to join another club, although it may seem unbelievable right now. Real is the most successful team in La Liga history, having won 35 titles. They have even won a record 14 titles in Europe’s top-tier club competition. This year too, they are favorites to add another La Liga feather to their cap: currently, they are leading the table alongside both Barcelona and Atlético Madrid, who are trailing in the race. A player with Mbappé’s skill set would naturally want to be part of such a colossal setup.

Another great Frenchman with an Algerian connection, Zinedine Zidane – Mbappé’s mother has Algerian roots, while Zidane’s parents both moved from Algeria to France – had tremendous success at Real during his playing days. Last year, when the French FA president joked that if Zidane called Les Bleus for coaching, they wouldn’t answer the phone, Mbappé was one of the prominent figures in the football world who criticized the president. Mbappé posted on Instagram, then on Twitter, “Zidane is France, we do not disrespect such legends.”

If Mbappé wants to represent Real, one can understand why. “I wanted to do everything like him, and as I didn’t know what baldness was, I asked the hairdresser to cut my hair like his. He thought I was crazy,” Mbappé famously revealed once how he tried to mimic Zidane’s hairstyle. While emotions are important, one cannot completely ignore the commercial aspects of a deal. Manchester City is there with their deep pockets, and they are not just going to be mere spectators in his development. Mbappé should consider involving himself in some action, maybe with Erling Haaland.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta, who has breathed new life into the club since joining them in 2019, has also shown significant interest. Liverpool has been interested in him for a long time. Allegedly, he even met the club owner once on a private jet. The Reds have more reasons to go for Mbappé. Their charismatic manager Jurgen Klopp has decided to leave Anfield at the end of the season, and Mbappé could fill the void that fans will feel after the departure of the German talent.

Last but not least, don’t rule out the possibility of Mbappé joining a Saudi club. Last year, the 25-year-old rejected an astronomical offer from Al-Hilal and made it clear that he won’t be swayed by Saudi money and is going to be a part of a league where he has to pave a long, long way to reach the top. Choosing to go there at the peak of his powers like Mbappé does would undoubtedly make waves in the footballing world. But then again, anything can happen! Spanish media giant Marca has reported that Real has already signed Mbappé to a five-year deal. We’ll have to wait and see if that’s true. To be honest, football fans – leaving aside Real’s people – are prone to gossip, eagerly waiting for some twists regarding Mbappé in the coming weeks or months. It’s thrilling to follow! It’s almost as good as watching the World Cup final. One can only hope that he doesn’t go to Real without some intrigue involved.