On Tuesday, May 7th, Kylian Mbappé’s match against Borussia Dortmund will be closely watched by Real Madrid executives. The Madrid locker room is keen for the focus not to shift towards the future of the Frenchman, preferring instead for the team’s successful season to remain the main focus.
It’s tonight or never for Kylian. The Parisian star is arguably playing his last Champions League match at home for Paris Saint-Germain. To hope for a spot in the final, PSG must overturn the 1-0 loss from the first leg at the Signal Iduna Park.
A potential loss could impact his future. The Parisian’s contract ends on June 30th, and he could announce his departure from PSG to join Real Madrid. However, not everyone at the Spanish club is thrilled about this prospect. According to Relevo, the Real Madrid locker room, while excited about Mbappé’s likely arrival next season, doesn’t want this announcement to overshadow their title as Spanish champions.
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Mbappé, one star too many for Real? Real Madrid aims to prevent attention from being diverted from their current achievements, whether in La Liga or the Champions League. According to Relevo, Madrid plans to remain silent about Mbappé’s potential arrival until the end of the season, to stay focused on their goals.
If PSG qualifies this Tuesday night and faces Real Madrid in the final on June 1st at Wembley, both parties will stay discreet until the current season is over. Then, they can communicate about the Frenchman’s future at the club without disrupting the team’s performance.
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