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TOP STORY: Clock is running on Real Madrid’s offer for Mbappe
Real Madrid want a definitive answer from Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé about his future by Jan. 15, according to a report by AS.
With the 24-year-old’s current contract with Les Parisiens ending in the summer, Real Madrid officially are allowed to hold discussions from the beginning of January regarding a summer move as a free agent. Los Blancos intend to move quickly and Fayza Lamari, Mbappe’s mother and agent, will receive a contract proposal.
However, the Spanish giants are not willing to wait long for a response after what happened in 2022. That’s when Mbappe was heavily linked with a move to Madrid but opted to stay at PSG.
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Real Madrid reportedly feel a deadline of Jan. 15 gives the France international enough time to decide whether or not he wants to represent the LaLiga team.
This approach is designed to ensure that Los Blancos will have time to come up with an alternative solution if they are unable to complete a deal for Mbappe. Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is another player they have been linked with.
Real Madrid feel confident in their position, and believe the growth shown by the likes of Jude Bellingham, Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo since coming to the Santiago Bernabeu will help persuade Mbappe to join.
