What if Kylian Mbappé were to leave Real Madrid in the coming months? According to journalist Josep Pedrerol, the understanding between Mbappé and Vinicius Jr is not yet there. Carlo Ancelotti now faces a major challenge: orchestrating cohabitation between his two star attackers. Otherwise, one of them could well consider leaving the White House in the near future.
After seven seasons marked by flamboyant performances and assumed leadership, Kylian Mbappé decided to leave the PSGat the very end of the contract, to freely join the ranks of Real Madrid. This expected transfer, made official on June 30, 2024, marks a turning point in the career of the 25-year-old striker, who returns to the Madrid dream at no cost to the Spanish club. However, according to the words of Josep Pedrerol, Mbappé struggles to establish itself as an essential figure within the “White House“, a stark contrast to his superstar role at PSG during last season. And it could cost him his place in the White House.
“Mbappé is Vinicius’ valet”
« All the balls were for him, he played wherever he wanted. Here (in Madrid), he doesn't play where he wants. Here, the only leader who decides where he plays and how he plays is Vinicius. Mbappé is Vinicius' valet. As long as it's like this, don't ask for PSG's Mbappé “, declared the Spanish journalist before assuming that Kylian Mbappé was perhaps “too much» au Real.
“There’s one too many”
« Either Ancelotti manages to manage this situation better, or there is one too many. I remember an interview with Ancelotti saying that he put Vinicius in the middle and that the player liked it. Mbappé is there and you remove Vinicius from the axis… Everything was settled though! Vinicius liked to play in the center and you take him out of there to annoy Mbappé. We'll talk about it again when they win the Champions League », added Josep Pedrerol.
