Eden Hazard Could Force Real Madrid to Halt Pursuit of Kylian Mbappe

• Real Madrid will reportedly not sign Kylian Mbappe in the summer
• Eden Hazard’s decision to stay remains a crucial factor for the club
• Madrid are said to be discussing a certain Borussia Dortmund star

Real Madrid are set to bring another major transfer decision to a halt, after Eden Hazard's decision about his future with the club.

Los Blancos are reported to be in advanced talks with Borussia Dortmund over the signing of English midfielder, Jude Bellingham and judging by the pace at which the negotiations are proceeding, it appears to be only a matter of time before an official announcement is made.

While this would elicit cheers from Real Madrid faithful, it is the surprising decision of Hazard that has raised some eyebrows.

Being a club regularly linked to football’s brightest stars, it was of little surprise when a report re-emerged suggesting Real Madrid would accomplish their long-term aim of signing Kylian Mbappe - this time in June.

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This headline news unsurprisingly took the football world by storm. However, El Chiringuito’s Josep Pedrerol has firmly debunked these latest rumours.

He stated Real Madrid would not be negotiating with Paris Saint-Germain this summer and would thus not be signing Mbappe. This decision is said to be purely financial.

It is estimated the La Liga champions would need to spend a fee in the region of €250 million or more to bring both youngsters to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium next season - a seemingly astronomical figure in a single transfer window, judging by the club's current approach.

After all, Real Madrid have full-back and right-back positions that would need to be filled more urgently.

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More importantly,Hazard’s decision to stay at the club, as confirmed by The Athletic, is sure to affect Real Madrid’s planning for next season.

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The Belgian is the highest-paid player in the squad and it may be difficult for the club to sign two players on high salaries while he is still around.

Florentino Perez could thus return to the market in pursuit of Mbappe in the summer of 2024, once Hazard’s contract expires.

If completed, the major move would unite Bellingham, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, Mbappe, and Eduardo Camavinga to form one of the most intimidating young cores in world football.

The PSG star in particular has scored 24 goals and provided four assists in 30 Ligue 1 appearances this season. He averages 1.6 key passes per game and has created 15 big chances.

Guti speaks on signing Mbappe

Sports Brief earlier reported on a club legend giving his opinion on Real Madrid signing Mbappe in the summer.

Guti believes one star should be dropped to the bench next season if Los Blancos does bring the French star in.