On Friday, Mbappe announced via video that he would leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season. Mbappe has not announced his future, which raises a series of questions, when will he join Real Madrid and when will he make his Real Madrid debut?
When did Real Madrid announce the arrival of Mbappe?
Real Madrid will announce the signing of Mbappe before the European Championship, as for when Mbappe will appear as a Real Madrid player is still unknown, the European Championship will last until July 14, and Real Madrid will fly to the United States on the 29th. Therefore, Real Madrid have not yet confirmed when Mbappe will appear at the Bernabeu.
When did Mbappe join the team?
It will depend on France's performance at the European Championships. Real Madrid are accustomed to giving players 21 days off, and if France reach at least the semi-finals of the European Championship, then Mbappe will miss Real Madrid's summer trip to the United States and will not officially join until August 7. Once Mbappe decides to play in the Olympics, he will not be able to return until August 11.
Will Mbappe play in the Olympics?
Everything at the moment proves that Mbappe will not play in the Olympics, and a few months ago Real Madrid made the decision to ban players from playing in the European Cup or Copa America and the Olympics at the same time in one summer. Considering the Champions League restructuring, players are likely to play more than 70 games in a season, and back-to-back major tournaments in the summer will increase the likelihood of injury.
When will Mbappe be unveiled?
If the French national team fails to reach the semi-finals of the European Championships, then Mbappe could make his Real Madrid debut against Milan on 31 July or 3 August. If France reach the semi-finals, then Mbappe will make his Real Madrid debut in the first round of the UEFA Super Cup or La Liga on August 14.
Can Mbappe fit into the Real Madrid dressing room?
This is an uncertain question. There is calm within the club as Carlo Ancelotti is the best manager to deal with the problem. At the same time, Mbappe is good friends with Tchouameni and has a good relationship with Camavinga, which will help him settle into the dressing room.
What position will Mbappe play?
This is another key issue that Ancelotti has to address. Mbappe doesn't see himself as a central striker, and from that point of view, Ancelotti's tactical flexibility helps him solve this problem, just like when he was in charge of Bayern, Ancelotti can play two left wingers at the same time and switch places at any time.
What number will Mbappe wear?
Number 9 or 10. The crux of the matter is whether Modric will leave, and once Modric leaves Real Madrid in the summer window, then Mbappe will wear the number 10 shirt, which is one of Mbappe's favourite numbers.
If Luka Modric decides to stay, then Mbappe will wear the number 9 shirt. It is worth emphasizing that Mbappe's choice will also affect Endrick, who will wear the number 9 if Modric leaves and Mbappe opts for the number 10 shirt.