Published 15:39 IST, November 27th 2019

Real Madrid transfer rumours: Zidane has been working on Mbappe’s transfer for seven years

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been trying to sign PSG forward Kylian Mbappe since the last seven years. He also revealed his admiration for Mbappe.

Reported by: Minaam Ansari
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Real Mrid manr Zinedine Zidane has been trying to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe since past seven years. Mbappe has been frequently linked with a move to Real Mrid since his stint at Monaco. se rumours have furr intensified when Zidane openly confessed that he mires player a lot.

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Kylian Mbappe was first spotted by Zinedine Zidane in 2012

However, according to latest media revelations, Zidane h first tried to sign Mbappe way back in 2012. Mbappe, n a 13-year-old kid, h visited Valdebebas. He also posed for ims alongside former Real Mrid star Cristia Ronaldo as just ar fan. However, Real Mrid could t reach an agreement and Mbappe went on to join Ligue 1 side Monaco. 

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Zinedine Zidane tried to sign Kylian Mbappe from Monaco in 2017 

next move to sign Kylian Mbappe happened five years later, in 2017. Zidane was w Real Mrid’s manr, and he me ar effort to convince club to sign Mbappe. Mbappe h emerged into scene with his phemenal performance for Monaco. In Champions League, he scored twice in match against Manchester City. He scored six goals in that season’s Champions League campaign.

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Zidane again demanded club to make a move for youngster. However, when Gareth Bale did t leave club that season, Mbappe decided to stay in his country. He went on to join PSG. It is believed that fear of lack of guaranteed playing time forced him to avoid a move to Real Mrid.

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Zinedine Zidane h recently confessed his miration for Kylian Mbappe

Zinedine Zidane was recently asked about Mbappe during a pre-match press conference. manr h n stated that Mbappe was a PSG player, but he was well aware of fact that Real Mrid is Mbappe’s dream club. While talking to media, Eden Hazard h also commented recently on Frenchman. He h stated that if he could bring Mbappe to Real Mrid, he would do so because he will be best in world within next few years. 

Mbappe has been phemenal since he joined PSG from Monaco. He was instrumental in PSG’s draw against Real Mrid, and scored first goal for his side. He has alrey scored 70 goals with 36 assists in all competitions for PSG since his move to French capital. He is touted as next Galactico at Real Mrid by club’s hierarchy.

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