Paris Saint-Germain want Kylian Mbappe revenge and the French giants are reportedly aiming to snap up some of Real Madrid’s young stars.
…Mbappe joined Real Madrid as a free agent
…PSG still miffed about the transfer
…Want to strike back by signing a La Fabrica star
WHAT HAPPENED?
According to Marca, the French champions are still reeling from the departure of Mbappe, who joined Real Madrid on a free transfer last summer and seem intent on exacting some form of revenge. Moreover, PSG are still involved in a legal dispute with Mbappe over an unpaid sum of €55 million (£46m/$60m) in wages. They argue that an alleged verbal agreement between Mbappe and Al-Khelaifi holds legal merit, and hence the dispute remains unresolved.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
PSG have intensified its scouting efforts around Madrid’s youth setup, aiming to recruit some of their best prospects. The move has put Real Madrid on high alert, with the club acting swiftly to secure young talents and prevent any potential poaching by the Parisian side. This week, the Spanish club officially signed 16-year-old Bryan Bugarin to his first contract – widely seen as a response to PSG’s efforts to lure young players away.
DID YOU KNOW?
Recent events at the Al-Kass International Cup in Doha have added fuel to the fire. Real Madrid’s under-17 team faced off against PSG in the group stage, suffering a defeat. However, Los Blancos secured revenge in the final, defeating the Parisian club to win the tournament.
During the competition, Al-Khelaifi was in attendance, personally congratulating the Real Madrid players. However, Madrid officials were watching closely, wary of any potential recruitment attempts by the PSG president. Given the strained relationship between the two clubs, Madrid remains suspicious of PSG’s continued interest in their youth academy.
WHAT NEXT?
The rivalry between PSG and Real Madrid could soon play out on the field once again. If both clubs progress in their respective Champions League quarter-final ties, they will meet in the semi-finals, adding another chapter to their growing enmity. For that to happen, PSG must first overcome Aston Villa, while Real Madrid face a difficult challenge against Arsenal. If both sides advance, it will set the stage for a high-stakes battle, with emotions running high given the turbulent history between the two clubs.
Goal
