3 Stars Who Could Be Affected By The Move

After multiple heartbreaks, Real Madrid are on their way to fulfilling one of their long-time wishes. They are inches away from signing arguably the best player in the world, Kylian Mbappe. As per all the top journalists across the globe, the Frenchman only wants to sign for Los Blancos when his Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) contract expires on June 30, and his camp is currently knee-deep in negotiations with the Madrid club. Some optimistic reporters believe they have already signed the deal and the announcement is on hold due to the clubs’ UEFA Champions League commitments.

Mbappe, whose current market valuation stands at a whopping €180 million ($196.8 million), will reportedly receive a $150 million+ signing bonus when he joins as a free agent. He would also be one of the club’s highest earners and might waltz into the starting XI when fit.

The 2018 FIFA World Cup winner is guaranteed to improve Madrid’s attack, but his arrival would instigate a major reshuffling in tactics. We believe three players would be majorly affected by the switch, starting with Real Madrid’s golden boy Jude Bellingham.

Jude Bellingham

Bellingham has been playing at the top of Carlo Ancelotti’s midfield diamond this season. Enjoying unchecked positional freedom, the England international has produced stellar performances game after game, week after week, emerging as the team’s leading scorer. Traditionally a central midfielder, Bellingham has scored 20 goals and provided nine assists in 31 games in all competitions.

Bellingham has regularly barged into the box this season, operating as an auxiliary forward. However, when Mbappe arrives, Bellingham is unlikely to have the same freedom. Ancelotti could drop him down to central midfield to make room up top, which could take a massive toll on his goal tally.

Rodrygo

Brazilian winger Rodrygo has regularly featured in Ancelotti’s XI this season, often leading the attack alongside teammate and compatriot Vinicius…

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Author : Sushan Chakraborty

Publish date : 2024-03-21 04:57:59

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