PSG informed, Mbappe pursuing Real Madrid move to elevate career, reveals Ruud van Nistelrooy

Mbappe's pursuit of the Champions League trophy faces delay as Paris Saint-Germain exit the tournament.

Kylian Mbappe's Move To Real Madrid Explained
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Mbappe faces prolonged anticipation in his quest for the prestigious Champions League title, with Paris Saint-Germain’s recent defeat in the semifinals to Borussia Dortmund extending his wait. As PSG grapple with their European exit, the countdown intensifies for Mbappe’s departure, with reports indicating his imminent move to Real Madrid before his contract expires on June 1.

Van Nistelrooy, who represented Real Madrid from 2006 to 2010, harbors hope that Mbappe will eventually make the switch to the Spanish capital, despite previous unsuccessful attempts. The Dutch icon believes that joining Los Blancos would significantly enhance Mbappe’s chances of clinching the Ballon d’Or.

Expressing his views to AS, Van Nistelrooy emphasized Mbappe’s intelligence and youthful ambition, asserting that a move to Madrid would be pivotal for his career progression and Ballon d’Or aspirations.

Debates have arisen regarding Mbappe’s potential role at Madrid, given Vinicius Jr.’s presence on the left wing and Rodrygo’s on the right. However, Van Nistelrooy remains optimistic about Carlo Ancelotti’s ability to devise a flexible system where all three forwards can thrive, supported by Jude Bellingham in a deeper position.

Van Nistelrooy firmly believes in the compatibility of Mbappe, Vinicius Jr., and Rodrygo, foreseeing a dynamic frontline under Ancelotti’s guidance. He highlights Ancelotti’s penchant for granting attacking freedom to his players, suggesting that the trio’s pace, coupled with Bellingham’s support, will make them formidable.

Reports suggest Mbappe could be unveiled as a Real Madrid player post the Champions League final and prior to his departure for Euro 2024 with France. Before bidding farewell to PSG, he could potentially secure a domestic double by clinching Ligue 1 and the French Cup. Meanwhile, Madrid’s conquest of the Spanish league title sets the stage for their pursuit of European glory, commencing with a colossal Champions League semifinal showdown against Bayern Munich at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé Lottin

Forwarder, Defender, Midfielder

FranceFrance

Age: 26

178 cm

73 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 29 4 Missed
Minutes 2159 74.4 Avg
Goals 27 0.9 Avg
Assist 7 0.2 Avg
Attempt 121 4.2 Avg
Passes 921 31.881.6% AvgSucc
Yellow 4 0.1 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 12 times for 1080 minutes for Champions League.

Kylian Mbappé scored 8 goals for Paris Saint Germain. He procured no assists. He received 1 yellow card and no red cards.

His team is currently 1st in Champions League. In the last match Paris Saint Germain lost 1-0 against Borussia Dortmund.

Paris Saint Germain performance and stats

Paris Saint Germain

Manager: Luis Enrique
Rank 1st
Win 20
Draw 10
Loss 2
Goals 77-32
Diff 45
Rank 2nd
Win 2
Draw 2
Loss 2
Goals 9-8
Diff 1

Paris Saint Germain is currently 2nd in the Champions League with 8 points.

In the last 12 games, it has won 5 times, drawn twice, and lost 5 times. In its last match, Paris Saint Germain lost 0-1 against Borussia Dortmund.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 9 goals and conceding 8.​

Real Madrid performance and stats

Real Madrid

Manager: Carlo Ancelotti
Rank 1st
Win 28
Draw 6
Loss 1
Goals 78-22
Diff 56
Rank 1st
Win 6
Draw 0
Loss 0
Goals 16-7
Diff 9

Real Madrid is currently 1st in the Champions League with 18 points.

In the last 10 games, it has won 7 times and drawn 3 times. In its last match, Real Madrid drawn 2-2 against FC Bayern München.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 16 goals and conceding 7.​

Real Madrid will play the next match in Champions League against FC Bayern München on Wednesday 8th of May in Madrid. The prediction is Real Madrid winning the match.​