2023-10-29 14:58:03
Mbappe may renew his contract with Paris Saint-Germain (Nicolo Campo/Getty)
The future of French star Kylian Mbappe is still the focus of rumors during the recent period, in light of the non-renewal of his contract, which expires with Paris Saint-Germain next June, on the one hand, and his name being linked to moving to the ranks of the Spanish club Real Madrid in the next summer transfer market. On the other hand.
According to the French website “Foot Mercato”, the Real Madrid club management is preparing for any possibility regarding Mbappe’s future, as it expects to renew his contract and remain with the Parisian club, so it has developed an alternative plan to sign a new striker in the event that the deal to join the 24-year-old French star fails.
The same source added that the Mexican striker Santiago Jimenez, the top scorer for the Dutch team Feyenoord Rotterdam, is considered a surprise to the Royal Club officials, given the potential he has to replace Mbappe in the Real Madrid squad next season, if the latter decides to continue his career inside the “Fortress Garden.” “Princes.”
Who is Santiago Jimenez?
Mexican striker Santiago Jimenez, born in April 2001, in the Argentine capital, Buenos Aires, arrived at Feyenoord Rotterdam in July 2022, coming from Mexico’s Cruz Azul, and contributed in his first season by winning his team the Dutch Football League title, after scoring 15 goals. The 22-year-old player also continued his remarkable brilliance this season, scoring 15 goals and contributing three assists through his participation in 11 matches in all competitions, including 13 goals in the Dutch League.
Jimenez has a contract with the Feyenoord Rotterdam team that extends until June 2027, noting that his market value has increased significantly in a short period, reaching 40 million euros, according to the famous “Transfer Market” website specializing in player and club prices.
European clubs competing with Real Madrid
Real Madrid is not the only club monitoring Santiago Jimenez’s situation with Feyenoord Rotterdam, as the top scorer in the Dutch League in the current football season is receiving interest from several other clubs, such as the Spanish team Atletico Madrid, in addition to Premier League clubs such as Tottenham Hotspurs, Arsenal and Chelsea. And also the Italian team Inter Milan.
Praise from big stars
Many former world football stars praised the performance of Santiago Jiménez, most notably former Real Madrid legend Jorge Valdano, who confirmed that he would be the ideal replacement for the Mbappé deal, saying: “It is too early to talk about his arrival to Real Madrid. Position 9 in Real Madrid is vacant. But you have to wait for your turn. The dream is Kylian Mbappe, but dreams do not always come true.”
Former Barcelona legend, Mexican Rafael Marquez, also spoke about the possibility of his compatriot moving to the Royal Club, saying, “Since his arrival to Feyenoord, he has scored goals and earned his place in the starting lineup. He is going through a very good period. I think that Santi’s mentality, the work he does, and the support he gives… He gets it from his father, especially since he has great experience in football, which makes him a complete player, and I hope he will have this opportunity.”
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