Kylian Mbappe is on the brink of signing with Real Madrid as a free agent, having informed Paris Saint-Germain that he will not extend his contract. As the world awaits official confirmation, Soccer Laduma’s Kurt Buckerfield spoke with Spanish football expert Sid Lowe to gauge the sentiment in Madrid ahead of Mbappe’s anticipated arrival.
One of the key questions is how Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, and Rodrygo Goes will all coexist on the same team. Real Madrid has struggled this season to find suitable positions for Vinicius and Rodrygo, both of whom prefer to start on the left.
Their playing styles differ slightly, with Vinicius tending to go outside while Rodrygo often drifts inside. Mbappe also typically plays as a forward from the left, occupying similar spaces to Vinicius and Rodrygo.
Rodrygo has openly expressed his preference to play from the left, which sets up an interesting dynamic with Vinicius. This openness could be seen as a challenge to Vinicius’s position, but it also reflects the confidence of both players.
As the transfer nears, many are intrigued to see how the three talented forwards will fit into the Real Madrid squad and how their dynamic will impact the dressing room.