Real Madrid Forward Rodrygo’s Diplomatic Pick Between Mbappe and Haaland Sparks Fan Reactions

Real Madrid Forward Rodrygo’s Diplomatic Pick Between Mbappe and Haaland Sparks Fan Reactions

Ero Samson
updated at February 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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  • Real Madrid continues to be linked to a flurry of Europe's elite forwards
  • Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland lead the list of stars the Spanish club are linked with
  • Real Madrid's Rodrygo de Goes was faced with picking between both superstars

Real Madrid remains linked to several top forwards across Europe as they seek a marquee replacement for former captain Karim Benzema.

The club, currently in need of a prominent striker, has a comprehensive list of potential candidates, with Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe and Manchester City's Erling Haaland leading the pack.

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Rodrygo Goes in action during the La Liga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and Valencia CF. Image: Angel Martinez.
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Reports from Diario AS suggest that Los Blancos are poised to secure a deal with either player in the summer of 2024.

However, amidst the swirling speculations surrounding the potential signings, Real Madrid forward Rodrygo de Goes finds himself tasked with choosing between Mbappe and Haaland.

Rodrygo picks between Mbappe and Haaland

In a recent interview with Spanish outlet Partidazo COPE, the 23-year-old Brazilian faced various questions, including his preference between the two star forwards.

When asked to pick between Haaland and Mbappe, Rodrygo responded,

"Haaland or Mbappé? I don't know."

Rodrygo's indecision mirrors the sentiments of many Madridistas globally, with fans expressing confusion and struggling to make a definitive choice between the two talents.

Social media buzzed with opinions on the matter, with some users advocating for Haaland, others supporting Mbappe, and some suggesting the playful idea of signing both players.

@starboyorlando_ intervened with a decisive stance, stating,

"let me choose for you – Haaland."

Meanwhile, @Coach_iu took a diplomatic approach, commenting,

"Both are equally good."

@dr_eeshan26 commended Rodrygo's smart response, emphasising the uncertainty surrounding next season's Bernabeu lineup.

@CaptainFahim playfully proposed signing both players with a laughing emoji.

@RohitCdy5 straightforwardly expressed a preference for Mbappe.

Despite the fan opinions, the dynamics of the situation suggest that a transfer for Mbappe is more likely than a move for Haaland, given the contractual considerations with their respective clubs.

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Rodrygo on signing Mbappe

Sports Brief in a previous report stated Real Madrid forward Rodrygo Goes opened up about what he would do if given the chance to sign Kylian Mbappe.

The Brazilian recently sat in an interview and provided a diplomatic response to the talks of signing the PSG star.

Rodrygo emphasised that he isn't the club President but would love the forward at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium.

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Ero Samson
Samson Ero is a sports journalist with a track record of over five years in the Nigerian media industry. He graduated from Nigerian Institute of Journalism (2021-2023).
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