Kylian Mbappe’s summer was spent in limbo. Having reclaimed his place in the first-team squad, the star of Paris is now bringing down the 16-year reign of dominance held by Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Well, in a way, at least.

The Frenchman refused to sign a contract extension with PSG in the summer and was initially iced out. Subsequent rumors of a Real Madrid breakthrough were also dismissed by Carlo Ancelotti. However, this time, he has made a record that has to do more with how he is rated.

Kylian Mbappe to be counted among the best

Kylian Mbappe has become the face of EA FIFA, having appeared on the cover for two straight seasons. FIFA ended its partnership with EA after 30 years. EA will now bring out the game solo under a new name “EA FC”. In this year’s edition, 4 individuals have topped the rating charts.

Mbappe is now among the highest-rated players on EA FC with a rating of 91. Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Alexia Putellas share the same rating as Mbappe. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have always been the top-rated individuals in the game and they managed to keep the feat alive for 16 years.

While Lionel Messi has lost his top spot, Cristiano Ronaldo doesn’t even get included in the top 24. Messi is rated 90 in EA FC 24 but Ronaldo is set to drop from his previous rating of 90 in FIFA 22. Ronaldo’s rating is said to be lower than 89.

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Kylian Mbappe seems to be on the up-tick and Los Blancos are set in their ways. So, who is this plan B and how does Madrid plan to get him?

Real Madrid wants to sign Lionel Messi’s teammate

Julian Alvarez, the 23-year-old, from Manchester City is the new target for Carlo Ancelotti. The wunderkind from River Plate was signed by Pep Guardiola last season. Alvarez won the treble and the World Cup in just one season. Unlike last year, he is also being played a lot more, mostly as a central attacking midfielder behind Haaland.

The Argentine has scored 2 goals and provided 3 assists in his last four Premier League fixtures. Madrid is desperately in need of a striker. Joselu was signed on loan from Espanyol while Bellingham is the only one, who is filling that void. With Haaland having a prominent role in the City squad, it looks unlikely he will be leaving anytime soon.

Real Madrid is not in any rush. They had the opportunity to sign Mbappe too but they were against splurging cash. Do you think Real Madrid should buy Julian Alvarez? Let us know in the comments below.

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