Kylian Mbappe to choose between Real Madrid pre-season tour or Olympics

Kylian Mbappe wants to take part in both the European Championship in Germany and the Olympic Games in Paris this summer. These coincide with Real Madrid's pre-season tour in the United States and the club would prefer the French star not to play them. That is why this is one of the issues that still needs to be resolved before the signing can be made official.

The Olympic tournament takes place between 24th July and 9th August. That is to say, in the middle of the 'Merengues' pre-season and also overlapping with the start of La Liga. It is not just a question of the player resting more or less, but economically Mbappe's presence on the tour is very important, as it would increase the team's cachet.

On the other hand, the Olympics do not come under the umbrella of FIFA, but are run by the International Olympic Committee. Therefore, Olympic football matches are not official dates for the highest body in world football and this means that, in the event of a serious injury, there is no compensation. This is what happened to the Spanish club with Dani Ceballos' ankle injury in Tokyo.

The fact that it is not a tournament regulated by FIFA means that Mbappe must negotiate with Real Madrid in order to be able to attend the event. 'Los Blancos' are not obliged to release the striker, should he become a member of their squad.

 

February 15, 2024