Neither Mbappé nor Haaland: Florentino Has Chosen, He Will Be the ‘9’ to Sign

The Real Madrid president shifts the focus of the sporting direction towards another star.

The latest information on Kylian Mbappé indicates that he has rejected Real Madrid’s latest offer, which appears to be decisive for the fate of the French player’s potential move to the white team, and all this by his own decision.

Reports circulating in various media outlets suggest that Real Madrid offered an amount lower than what was proposed in 2022 for the arrival of the Frenchman. This seems to have not convinced the player, who has emphatically turned down Florentino Pérez’s offer, possibly closing the doors.

However, the Madrid president has not remained idle and already has the perfect name to replace this option. It’s a player they have been monitoring and who seems to have gained significant traction for a move to the Merengues.

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The Replacement for Mbappé We are talking about Napoli’s Nigerian striker, Victor Osimhen, a player who seems to possess all the necessary qualities to take Karim Benzema’s No. 9 spot in the Madrid front line.

This player was rumored to join the Merengue squad last summer, with speculation surrounding the addition of a center forward following Karim Benzema’s departure. Ultimately, Osimhen stayed at Napoli for one more season, but it seems the next campaign is suitable for his incorporation.

With the French player rejecting Florentino Pérez’s offer, everything appears to have shifted towards signing Osimhen. The Nigerian has a release clause value of €130 million, the funds that might have been allocated for the French striker’s signing bonus and are now likely to be directed towards the Nigerian.

A Radical Change in Circumstances Undoubtedly, this situation has completely altered Florentino Pérez’s expectations, but he had prepared for any kind of outcome with the French player’s response. Right now, it seems his focus is on Osimhen to make him the new center forward for the club.