Alas, the transfer saga for ages finally comes to a culmination. Kylian Mbappe is taking his talents from Paris Saint Germain to another terminal after spending six seasons with the club in the coming summer. For sure, he entertained the Parisians, but time’s up. When Real Madrid knocks on the door, you step back and ponder about your future. Well, they are acting swiftly to secure the signature of the 25YO starlet. Yet, there is a twist to the tale!
The Spanish giants are offering a contract less than the earlier proposed deal in the summer of 2022. Even though Real Madrid remains sanguine to secure his future, PSG presented a more reasonable contract to the player before he conceded to leave. The dilemma leaves Mbappe to decide about his future, with five potential soccer clubs vying for his signature. So which clubs can fetch him from the grasping hands of Florentino Perez and Real Madrid?
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Five clubs that could poach Kylian Mbappe from Real Madrid!
1. Liverpool:
Firstly, Jurgen Klopp’s departure from Liverpool would leave a hollow void for the Merseyside club. Adding fuel to the fire, the Saudi kitty bags will come calling for Mohamed Salah, with the Egyptian a prized target for months. It is where Kylian Mbappe can arrive and establish himself as the protagonist of the emotionally driven soccer club. Liverpool would need a superstar to take their challenge forward, and Mbappe fit the bill flawlessly. On top of that, his mother, Fayza Lamari, is a massive fan of the Reds and wishes her son to wander through the corridors of Anfield.
With his blistering pace, he could provide the spark for the potential vacuum left by Salah. Scoring goals would not be an issue, and the Kop faithful would welcome him with open arms!
Transfer prediction: 8/10
2. Arsenal:
When Thierry Henry arrived from Juventus to Arsenal in 1999, he started slow in finding his feet at the club. But after several games, the floodgates opened. What followed was an invincible season, multiple golden boots, and a swagger possessed by second-to-none. Imagine one of France’s best players in history leaving a legacy at the club by donning the No. 14 jersey, ready to be picked up yet again. Enter Mbappe into the picture. Echoes ring around the Emirates for years in recent times as fans yearn for a striker to lead them upfront. Kylian Mbappe’s appearance could deliver the club to their promised land.
With his skillset combined with Saka and Martinelli on the wings, the North London club can be a force to reckon with. Although the club is reluctant to mess with its concrete wage structure, the Emirates will finally have Henry’s successor if they wish to break the bank!
Transfer prediction: 7/10
3. Manchester United:
As Erik ten Hag carefully stitches his pieces to set up the core of the Red Devils, Kylian Mbappe’s arrival at the Theater of Dreams could be an intriguing proposition. Significantly, the speedy Frenchmen idolize Cristiano Ronaldo, the prodigal son of the 20x English champions. Similarly to Arsenal’s No. 14, the No. 7 jersey at United is sainted with multiple iconic figures donning the jersey. Be it Eric Cantona, David Beckham, or the enigmatic CR7, Mbappe and No. 7 sounds like a match made in heaven!
At a time when United struggles to find the appropriate jigsaw for their complex puzzle, this one influx could transform the club’s fortunes. Visualize this: the opening day of Mbappe’s debut, incorporated with Peter Drury’s poetic elocution, along with the boisterous fans at the Stretford End- Manchester United, will absolutely and effectively return to the pantheon of greats! Qualifying for the UEFA Champions League, though, would play a critical role in the decision-making process for Mbappe.
Transfer prediction: 6/10
4. Bayern Munich:
Losing to Bayer Leverkusen and succumbing to Lazio in the UEFA Champions League, Harry Kane and Co just can’t catch a break. In a bid to claim his first major trophy in his career, Kane is one of the unluckiest soccer players across the seas. In fact, the club looks to slide down the European soccer rankings after subpar performances concerning their stature. With aging players merged with monotony in the hierarchy and playing style, Bayern ought to hit the refresh button. An extensive rebuilding could be on the cards, and Kylian Mbappe would reinvigorate the club with his presence.
If it develops, the combination of Kane, Mbappe, and the stunning Jamal Musiala would be a front three to watch out for. They have the potential to match the MSN trio of Barcelona in terms of unparalleled success. Thus, he could join Munich to reclaim the glory days of the Bavarians. Will it happen, though?
Transfer prediction: 5/10
5. Manchester City:
Every soccer fan craved Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo to play on one team. While those chances are slim, Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe are the potential replacements for the two legends. So what if they play concurrently in the same team? It’s a video-game-like wishlist for the fans and presumably is the end of competition in soccer. The quality the two possess could end teams before the kick-off and carve out an unstoppable force in soccer.
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With him on the left wing and Haaland through the middle, they could combine to provide a soccer-cinematic masterpiece. Even though the chances are weak, one can still imagine the limitless potential.
Transfer prediction: 3/10
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So, where do you suppose Kylian Mbappe will ultimately land? Do let us know in the comments.
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