Examining Real Madrid’s “Plan B” in the event of being unable to acquire Kylian Mbappe
Real Madrid has been associated with Kylian Mbappe for several years now, Despite missing out on signing him in 2022, as he chose to extend his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, it appears increasingly likely that he will join the Spanish club next summer when his current deal expires.
Real Madrid has been closely monitoring Mbappe’s situation in recent months but cannot officially make a move until six months before the expiry of the 24-year-old’s contract, which will be at the end of December.
On Saturday, the club dismissed speculations of ongoing talks with Mbappe out of respect for PSG, While it seems probable that Mbappe will end up at Real Madrid, it is worth noting that the same possibility existed two years ago when he ultimately rejected Los Blancos, Aware of this, the club has developed alternative options, with one player reportedly standing out among the rest.
Bild (via Fichajes) reports that Real Madrid is highly interested in signing Jamal Musiala, who narrowly missed out on winning the Kopa Trophy to Jude Bellingham earlier this week.
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According to the report, the club has been quietly working on the possibility of signing Musiala for a significant period and may have a real chance of successfully concluding the deal.
First and foremost, Musiala is undeniably one of the best young talents in world football, His exceptional performances at Bayern Munich over the past couple of years make him an excellent addition to Real Madrid. However, doubts arise as to whether Musiala is truly necessary for Real Madrid.
It is important to note that he should not be seen as a mere alternative to Mbappe, as their positions and playing styles differ. Musiala is indeed a strong signing on his own merit, but he does not possess the same qualities as Mbappe.
Moreover, Musiala’s playing role is akin to Bellingham’s current position in Carlo Ancelotti’s system at Real Madrid, Bellingham is unlikely to be displaced from his role as the attacking midfielder, which would create challenges for both him and Musiala to coexist effectively unless Bellingham is moved to a deeper midfield role.
If Real Madrid fails to sign Mbappe, it becomes crucial for them to pursue a top-level striker. Acquiring this player along with Musiala would be an outstanding outcome, However, such a scenario appears unlikely, and signing Musiala next summer might not be the optimal choice.
In conclusion, while Musiala would be an excellent signing in his own right, it is debatable whether he is the ideal replacement for Mbappe at Real Madrid.
Real Madrid’s potential interest in signing Jamal Musiala as a backup plan if they fail to sign Kylian Mbappe, While Musiala is a talented player, there are doubts about whether he is needed by Real Madrid, as he plays in a different position than Mbappe.
Additionally, his role overlaps with Jude Bellingham’s position in Carlo Ancelotti’s system, Overall, signing Musiala would be a good move, but not necessarily essential or suitable as a replacement for Mbappe.
