In recent days, there has been speculation suggesting that if Kylian Mbappe continues delaying the announcement regarding his next playing destination, Real Madrid might shift their focus to Napoli’s Victor Osimhen.
For years, it has been evident that Real Madrid has a keen interest in securing the services of the French World Cup winner. This interest manifested in a substantial reported €200m offer made to Paris Saint-Germain in 2021. Back then, the French giants managed to persuade Mbappe that they remained the optimal club for him to achieve his sporting aspirations. However, recent developments have exposed those assurances as hollow promises.
With Mbappe yet to sign a contract extension and his current deal set to conclude in June of this year, speculation is rampant regarding whether he will declare a move to the Santiago Bernabeu or opt for another destination, potentially leaving Florentino Perez disappointed once again.
Despite mounting pressure, Kylian Mbappe seems unwavering in hastening his decision. Fabrizio Romano, a renowned transfer expert, emphasized in his exclusive Daily Briefing for CaughtOffside that Mbappe has not provided any indication of the timing for announcing his future move. Romano referenced a family statement from last week, affirming that “no rumours will put pressure on Kylian’s timing,” emphasizing the need for patience in awaiting Mbappe’s decision.
Furthermore, Romano clarified that whatever unfolds with Mbappe will not impact any potential deal involving Victor Osimhen. He dispelled rumors of Osimhen moving to Real Madrid in lieu of Mbappe, stating that there’s nothing new on Osimhen, and January will likely be uneventful for the Nigerian striker, with the real developments anticipated in the summer.