Why can't Real Madrid "win" Mbappe?

Real Madrid has always rolled out the red carpet to invite Kylian Mbappe, but so far, they have not been able to convince the French striker. Behind that is a thrilling story related to Mbappe's choice.

Vì sao Real Madrid chưa thể 'cưa đổ' Mbappe?

Kylian Mbappe repeatedly rejected Real Madrid, even though it was his dream club. (Source: Dan Tri)

Kylian Mbappe was just 13 when Jires Kembo shocked his family. More than a decade on, the story still makes people shudder every time it is told.

It was 2012 and Kembo was starting to build a promising career. He represented France U21 and played for top French club Rennes. However, the 24-year-old decided to move to Abu Dhabi to join Al Ain.

The character Kembo mentioned here is Mbappe's adopted brother. According to the story, young Mbappe cried when he heard his brother's decision. At that age, Mbappe still knew what was right for him.

The boy promised his mother: "He chose money over football. That was a big mistake. I will not make the same mistake in the future." And at a crucial moment in his career, Mbappe did not choose to stand at a crossroads, instead his position was on a roundabout. The French striker did not have to choose between money and football. The best decision is to be able to play at the top level and have a deep pocket.

The important thing is that Kembo's "shocking" decision in the past soon instilled a sense of thorniness in Mbappe's soul. It helped him understand that the world out there is not all rosy, but full of temptations and traps. To rise up, players must always keep a clear mind before every choice.

Unlike many other young players, Mbappe has equipped himself with a "shield" to protect himself from outside public opinion or unwanted influences. For that reason, despite being born in the suburbs of Paris, this player still chose Monaco as the starting point of his career.

Mbappe makes no secret of his admiration for C. Ronaldo and Real Madrid. Posters of CR7 and Los Blancos seem to take up all the space in this small room and are deeply ingrained in the boy's mind. Or when he was a teenager at the Clairefontaine talent training center in France, Mbappe always carried a string with the words: Chelsea FC.

However, Mbappe's reason is clear enough to overcome his heart. Despite receiving dozens of invitations at a very young age, this striker still knows how to put his reason in Monaco. In 2017, Mbappe took a step forward in his career when he decided to join PSG, instead of Real Madrid.

The dream of wearing the white shirt of Real Madrid has never faded in Mbappe's heart. However, everything needs a roadmap. The decision to reject Real Madrid in 2017 reflects the person Mbappe is, one of the most powerful players in the world at the moment.

Six years on, the French star is back on Real Madrid’s radar. He continues to be attacked with accusations of betrayal and broken promises. But ignoring the criticism, Mbappe is preparing to do what he wants.

In 2017, Mbappe, then 18, signed a loan deal with PSG with a buyout clause of €145 million, making him the second most expensive player in the world (after Neymar).

In addition to the Parisian's desire to play at the Parc des Princes, Mbappe wants to build a good foundation for himself. Staying in France is less risky than going abroad at the age of 18. Mbappe wants to stay at PSG for a few years, before reaching the top. Real Madrid, for example.

Many questions arise from here. Can PSG rise to become the best team in Europe, to make Mbappe reconsider leaving? Or will Mbappe fulfill the promise he made to his mother years ago?

To this day, the 24-year-old remains steadfast in his decision. In fact, in 2017, Mbappe did not want to leave Monaco in a hurry, but aimed to build a foundation for another year. But at that time, the Principality team was in dire need of money. They negotiated with Real Madrid. Mbappe felt betrayed.

Despite Real Madrid being his dream destination, Mbappe still flatly refused. Seeing the opportunity, PSG "fished" and they reaped the rewards. Meanwhile, Mbappe feels he can still control his development path.

Last summer, Real Madrid launched a fierce attack to get Mbappe. But his family thought it was not the right time for him to set foot in Bernabeu. Finally, after a period of "rebellion", Mbappe let go of his ego to choose to stay at PSG and put himself in a confrontation with Real Madrid. No matter the circumstances, Mbappe's goal is always only one. That is to be extremely careful for his career.

Anyone can see Mbappe's stubborn image, but behind that, this striker is always disciplined and steadfast in his career choices. Kembo's lesson is always present, reminding Mbappe what he needs to do.

Up to this point, Mbappe is still on the right track in his career. As long as he continues to show his talent, dozens of clubs (including Real Madrid) will be lining up to invite him.

That's why Mbappe is in no hurry in the 2023 summer transfer market. People continue to ask the question: "When will Mbappe leave? Will he choose Real Madrid or another destination?".

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