There was a major question mark Kylian MbappéTake part in the French Olympic team, as Les Bleus try to have a global superstar in their show event. Faced with a potential future move to Real Madrid, however, terms have not been set between the two, with the Olympics a major reason for that.
Mbappe wants to be at the Olympics in his hometown of Paris, and have the chance to win gold, but also increase his global appeal at the biggest sporting event in the world. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron also wants to have Mbappe present as France looks to show a multicultural vision of France to the world, something that would be exemplified by Antoine Griezmann alongside him in the football team.
For their part, Los Blancos have communicated to the French Football Federation that they have no intention of letting any of their players go to the Olympics. They fear that manager Thierry Henry will also pursue Eduardo Camavinga, Ferland Mendy or Aurelien Tchouameni for games.
The potential revenue missed from their pre-season tour to the USA that Real Madrid missing out on Mbappe not being there is one of the arguments that the club is making to try to make Mbappe miss the Paris games 2024. However, with Mbappe insisting, the Blancos are using it to try to negotiate the percentage of rights d image that Mbappe would receive at Real Madrid, second Sport. Most stars receive 50% in the club, but Mbappe has wanted in recent years to keep all his image rights, something that has brought him into conflict with the FFF.
While it is assumed by all that Mbappe will join Real Madrid, and that there is a verbal agreement in place for him to join, few have said that the deal has been done alone. Mbappe's wishes are understandable, but there is no doubt that Los Blancos will be hurt by his absence from their pre-season tour. It remains to be seen who will strike first.
