Ancelotti Advises Real Madrid to Respect Kylian Mbappe’s Decision and Move On Quickly From the Transfer Saga

Ancelotti Advises Real Madrid to Respect Kylian Mbappe’s Decision and Move On Quickly From the Transfer Saga

Chukwu Ikechukwu
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:03 PM
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  • Carlo Ancelotti has stated that Real Madrid must respect Kylian Mbappe's choice to reject a move to Santiago Bernabeu at the final minute
  • The Spanish champions had been very confident about signing the 22-year-old French international who was supposed to become a free agent at the end of the season
  • Mbappe has extended his contract with Paris Saint-Germain until 2025, ensuring that he will remain with the French champions for the foreseeable future

Real Madrid manager, Carlo Ancelotti appeared to have moved on from the disappointment of not signing French superstar, Kylian Mbappe this summer.

The 23-year-old forward, over the weekend, penned a new mega-deal with Paris Saint-Germain that will keep him with the French Champions until 2025.

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Carlo Ancelotti handshakes Kylian Mbappe after Real Madrid defeated PSG in the UEFA Champions League. Photo by David Ramos
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According to a report via 90MIN, Mbappe has come under heavy criticism in Spain, but Ancelotti has urged Real Madrid to respect Kylian Mbappe’s decision.

"It's pretty clear to us what we have to think about. We respect the decisions made by all clubs."

Real Madrid will turn their attention to the UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool to be played at the home ground of PSG as the Los Blancos seek a 14th European trophy.

Ancelotti wishes against a dramatic comeback in Champions League final

Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti is praying Real Madrid will not need a dramatic comeback when they play Liverpool in the final of the UEFA Champions League on Saturday, May 28.

According to the Daily Mail, the Italian manager revealed Real Madrid’s road to the final has taken its toll and does not want to feel that emotion again.

Real Madrid will look to extend their record of UEFA Champions League titles won to 14 but will need to edge out Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool at the Parc des Princes.

Kylian Mbappe under attack in Spain

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Spanish reporter Jose Felix Diaz blasted Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe for agreeing to a new deal with the French club, saying the striker is not a sportsman.

After months of speculations surrounding his future, the Frenchman has decided to extend his stay with PSG as opposed to a move to the Spanish capital.

News that Mbappe has renewed his contract with the Parisians has left the whole of La Liga in disarray as many had tipped the 23-year-old to join Real Madrid ahead of next season.

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Chukwu Ikechukwu Godwin is a journalist with over 9 years of experience in the Nigerian media industry. He has worked both in Radio (Today FM, Rhythm FM, Wish FM) and Television (Silverbird TV) as a Sports Analyst..
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