{"id":612790,"date":"2022-05-16T07:59:05","date_gmt":"2022-05-16T11:59:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=612790"},"modified":"2022-05-16T07:59:05","modified_gmt":"2022-05-16T11:59:05","slug":"real-madrid-optimistic-kylian-mbappe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/05\/16\/real-madrid-optimistic-kylian-mbappe\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Madrid Still Optimistic About Signing Kylian Mbappe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The saga between Kylian Mbappe and Champions League finalists <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/05\/13\/real-madrid-confident-kylian-mbappe-signing\/\" target=\"_self\">Real Madrid<\/a> continues, and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FabrizioRomano\/status\/1525942486698434568\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fabrizio Romano has released a statement on Twitter<\/a> which reveals a lot about the future of Mbappe and how both parties are feeling about the potential deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Frenchman has publicly opened up about the possibilities of his future. Romano\u2019s statement reads: \u201cI can\u2019t say about my future but you\u2019ll know very soon\u2026 it\u2019s almost decided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cThis isn\u2019t the right moment but yes, yes\u2026 my decision is almost done,\u201d he also added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">According to reliable sources, <em>Los Blancos<\/em> are feeling very optimistic about the situation, and they are confident that the French superstar will be at the Bernabeu. Being one of the biggest clubs in the world with superior financial power, a move for such a hot prospect could be a record-breaking one.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Real Madrid Are Confident They Will Sign Kylian Mbappe This Summer<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">One of the Best in the World\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mbappe has constantly proven time and time again that he should be considered one of the most naturally gifted footballers. The combination of outrageous talent and young age makes him one of football\u2019s most-watched players &#8211; at just 23, he is set to become a top striker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The addition of Mbappe to a strike force of <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/05\/02\/karim-benzema-greatness-and-la-liga-success\/\" target=\"_self\">Karim Benzema<\/a> and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/12\/10\/vinicius-junior-looking-ahead-to-a-long-future-with-real-madrid\/\" target=\"_self\">Vin\u00edcius<\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0J\u00fanior is one that will yield goals and subsequent success. His arrival in the summer may be Real Madrid looking ahead to when they inevitably must replace Benzema and the goals that come with him.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The young striker fits the bill of Real Madrid and would be a perfect replacement for his fellow countryman. His innate goalscoring ability is something that should not go amiss. He has converted 132 times in 182 games during his tenure in Ligue 1 for both <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/05\/06\/champions-league-chasing-monaco-visit-lille\/\" target=\"_self\">Monaco<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/05\/11\/paris-saint-germain-midfielder-to-leave\/\" target=\"_self\">Paris Saint-Germain<\/a>. His European scoring tally is also impressive, as he has scored 33 times in 53 games.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Frenchman is Looking for a New Challenge\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">PSG have tirelessly been trying to get Mbappe to stay put, despite the arrival of Lionel Messi. Their failure to win the Champions League may alter his decision about his future. The French club have always offered Mbappe a solid project plan but it\u2019s a question over the quality of coaching\/getting rid of players &#8211; which is always a difficult task.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Since his arrival in 2017, his time in France has been less than what he had expected, and it may be time for pastures new. With his eagerness to win a Ballon d\u2019Or sooner rather than later, a move to Spain is looking likely and as mentioned, the Spanish giants are more optimistic than ever.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Main Photo<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"g3puCBklTFdRyNeUSqxpRA\" class=\"gie-single\" style=\"color: #a7a7a7; text-decoration: none; font-weight: normal !important; border: none; display: inline-block;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/1397289690\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'g3puCBklTFdRyNeUSqxpRA',sig:'oX3OanujmpJPjZdPGeB3k7OFizV6C2gGUvOIzbpPqIk=',w:'594px',h:'408px',items:'1397289690',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The saga between Kylian Mbappe and Champions League finalists Real Madrid continues, and Fabrizio Romano has released a statement on Twitter which reveals a lot about the future of Mbappe and how both parties are feeling about the potential deal. The Frenchman has publicly opened up about the possibilities of his future. 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