Real Madrid considered obsessing over the idea of including a central attacker who could give Karim Benzema a rest, and could also fill other positions on the pitch. For this role, Mbappe was perfect, who in principle was called up to play on the right wing, but in the absence of Mbappe, he can also take on the responsibility of being the team’s offensive reference, as he is in Paris Saint-Germain
Unfortunately, we all know what happened, and we don’t need to be reminded of it. The Russian World Cup champion rejected Florentino Perez and accepted Nasser Al-Khelaifi’s offer to extend his contract and continue for another two years at Princes Park. Surprisingly, they did not bring anyone from the Santiago Bernabeu to make up for it, choosing to rely on the team that Carlo Ancelotti already had at his disposal
A huge mistake, especially seeing the ongoing injuries suffered by the former Olympique Lyonnais player, who missed a large number of matches. This forced Cartua to resort to emergency solutions, such as replacing Rodrigo Goes and Eden Hazard as strikes, a situation in which they did not feel comfortable. Looks like they finally realized what they needed was a signature
Madrid is already moving in the market to find a player who can end this problem and ensure a good performance. They are looking for someone who is young, but with elite experience, although now there is a name that has climbed many places on the agenda, having impressed him with their recent performance. We are referring to Christopher Nkunku, one of the people responsible for his club RB Leipzig’s victory over the Whites, just a few days ago
In case anyone had doubts about his level, or didn’t have the opportunity to see him in action, everything was resolved after his exhibition, which convinced Florentino Perez that he was a great addition
Nkunko has a release clause of 60 million eur
Christopher fulfills all the requirements that they ask, and his cost will not be insane. Just €60m would be enough to get him out of the Red Bull Arena, taking advantage of the termination clause he included in his contract following the latest renewal
Madrid is ready to pay them, and even in January, to get the 24-year-old striker, who can occupy all the striker positions. Florentino Perez’s problem is that everything he has is too much forward to join Chelsea, and he will have to get him to turn down Todd Boley and move to Spain
