The directors who make strategic decisions at the club should pay more attention to the moves of Mbappe and PSG.
Los Blancos believe that the PSG star is a player who can make a difference
Real Madrid are a mere spectator of Kylian Mbappe’s situation at Paris Saint-Germain, and they are not ready to get involved in the drama around the Frenchman. The directors who make strategic decisions at the club should pay more attention to the moves of Mbappe and PSG. For them, it is not a matter of pride or waiting for Mbappe to ask for forgiveness after what happened last season. Real Madrid doesn’t want to waste their time doing what they did, waiting for the Frenchman to decide his future last year. They do believe that the PSG star is a player who can make a difference, but they are also adamant that Vinicius Junior will be Real Madrid’s future leader. Real Madrid made this clear with a lucrative contract extension they offered the Brazilian international last summer.
PSG are eager to negotiate to avoid losing Mbappe on a free transfer
Los Blancos unofficially denies any contact with the Frenchman’s entourage. They are aware of his uncomfortable situation at the French club, while the atmosphere in the dressing room could be better. Some reports suggest that Mbappe was already trying to find a way out last summer, despite a two-year contract extension back in June. There have been rumours of a potential exit, but Real Madrid are only willing to fuel speculation. Real Madrid does not want to deal with PSG. Suppose the Ligue 1 champions are eager to negotiate to avoid losing Mbappe on a free transfer in the summer of 2024. In that case, Real Madrid could enter into negotiations, as they will save their time. Los Blancos do not exclude that they will make a move for Mbappe, and anything can happen in the future.
Meanwhile, Mbappe has raised some eyebrows with his recent behaviour, and Real Madrid are not ready to enter into further traumatic negotiations after what happened last year. They will only consider making a move if PSG put a price tag on Mbappe and the player shows he wants to leave.
‘David vs Goliath’
PSG take on the minnows Pays de Cassel in the 32 Coupe de France round on Monday, while Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens will host a David vs Goliath encounter. However, this will be an excellent match for two players in particular: Alexis Zmijak, defender, and Clement Boudjema, midfielder. Both play for Pays de Cassel but are members of the Collectif Ultra Paris, the Ligue 1 champions’ ultras group. They will face their idols on the pitch, those they cheer for from the stands at the Parc des Princes. The fight will be unique but approached relatively naturally.
“I don’t have any stress before this match. We have nothing to lose; this is the match of our lives. And for me personally, it’s great to be in this situation. But if Mbappe is going to score, will I stop it or not? Or I will say to myself: ‘Wait, he has to play against Bayern Munich in the Champions League after a while,” says Alexis Zmijak, father of two and electrician, in an interview. “Finding yourself a player who goes against them is unimaginable. We will play hard, not trying to hurt anyone. We will try to ignore the context. This emotional management will be new to me,” Clement Boudjema told reporters. “I have admiration and respect for players like Mbappe and Messi. We are not butchers. We also know how to handle ourselves.”
We’ll have to see how many minutes Christophe Galtier gives players like Messi, Mbappe and Neymar in a match. Still, it’s clear that Alexis Zmijak and Clement Boudjema will never forget this. Marco Verratti, Presnel Kimpembe and Nordi Mukiele, who will not be present in this cup clash and are recovering from their respective injuries, according to the club’s latest medical report.