Rodrygo explains why Kylian Mbappe joining Real Madrid’s huge list of attackers would be a ‘good problem’ for boss Carlo Ancelotti… with the PSG star likely to sign on a free transfer
Rodrygo has discussed the possibility of Kylian Mbappe joining Real Madrid’s wealth of attacking players next season, calling it a ‘good problem’ for boss Carlo Ancelotti.
The LaLiga side have reportedly reached an agreement to sign the French star on a free transfer once his PSG deal expires, with a signing fee of £85.5 million.
Following Real Madrid’s 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao, in which Rodrygo scored a goal, the Brazilian discussed the impact of Mbappé’s arrival on a team that already has a number of attacking players – such as Vinicius Jr, Jude Bellingham, Joselu and Rodrygo himself. .
According to Marca it is Rodrygo told reporters: ‘Yes, there are many of us (attacking players). We’ll see what the coach decides. Next year I think it will be a coaching problem… A good problem. And I’m calm.’
He added that he thought the move was “close” and said:I don’t know about Mbappé yet. I think it’s close because everyone says it and I trust you, but I don’t know what’s going on either.”
Rodrygo said Kylian Mbappe joining Real Madrid’s strike force would be a ‘good problem’
The LaLiga side have reportedly agreed to sign the French star on a free transfer from PSG
It would create more competition for spots on a team with Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr
On the possibility of his departure to make room for Mbappé, Rodrygo said: “I don’t think anything… I just think about being focused on this season and finishing it well, with as many titles as possible.”
In February, Rodrygo praised Mbappe and was eagerly looking forward to the concept of joining forces in the summer.
‘I’d love for him to come here. I always want to play with the best players and he is one of the best in the world,” the Brazilian told AS.
‘I would love to play with him, but I can’t talk about him too much. He is a PSG player and I have to respect that.”
Rodrygo called balancing Real Madrid’s attacking talent Carlo Ancelotti’s ‘good problem’
Rodrygo scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 to move eight points ahead
PSG won the match against Marseille on Sunday, where captain Mbappé was substituted again shortly after the hour.
Real Madrid have a bigger gap until their next match, due to the Spanish Cup final, and have no more games until their Champions League quarter-final first leg against Manchester City on April 9.
Mbappe was visibly frustrated when he was substituted during PSG’s 2-0 win in Marseille
They are currently sitting top of the table, eight points ahead of second place Barcelona with eight games left to play.
Mail Sport previously reported that Real Madrid are willing to make Mbappe their highest earner, adding to the £10.3m per season they will spend on Bellingham and Vinicius Jr. pay would exceed.
