June 02, (THEWILL) – Real Madrid’s record-extending 15th UEFA Champions League triumph on Saturday, has fuelled anticipation over the imminent arrival of Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain. The newly-crowned kings of Europe overcame Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at Wembley, displaying the winning mentality that has lured the French superstar for years.
Despite being outplayed, Madrid’s ability to grind out victories encapsulates why the 25-year-old Mbappe is desperate to join their ranks. Having failed to conquer the UCL in seven years with PSG, Madrid provides the platform to claim the game’s greatest prizes. An announcement confirming his free transfer is expected early next week.
Mbappe seems destined for the Spanish capital, with merchandise bearing his name selling rapidly around the Santiago Bernabeu for months. The forward fuelled speculation by signing a Madrid fan’s shirt while on international duty. Posters of Cristiano Ronaldo adorned Mbappe’s childhood bedroom, fuelling his fascination with Los Blancos from an early age.
Questions remain over how Mbappe will slot into Madrid’s attack alongside Vinicius Junior, though current stars are relishing his arrival. “Who wouldn’t want to play with someone as good as him?” remarked Jude Bellingham. Whether Mbappe’s presence unsettles the newly-crowned European champions or elevates them further will become clear.
Only time will tell, but little of it remains before Mbappe’s long-awaited switch from Paris to Madrid is finally made official, crowning Real’s dream double with the signing of one of the world’s most coveted players.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
