French President Emmanuel Macron has urged clubs in France and Europe to release their players for the 2024 Paris Olympics, including of course Kylian Mbappe. Ahead of a potential move to Real Madrid, Mbappe's desire to play at the Olympics is thought to be a sticking point between the two parties.
The Whites used their desire to participate in the Olympics as a currency of negotiation in the final stage of the discussions, although it is agreed that he joins the club. Meanwhile Real Madrid have sent the French Football Federation a message saying they have no intention of releasing their players for the games, with Ferland Mendy, Aurelien Tchouameni and Eduardo Camavinga also candidates to play.
Macron explained that he would do what was necessary to ensure that France has a competitive team.
“We have to do everything possible to have a competitive team, I trust the French and European clubs.”
“Exactly, when I talked about European clubs, I was referring to this,” he commented, being deliberately sarcastic.
It was clear that he wanted to Mbappe there, however, where he traveled.
“I haven't talked about it with him, but I hope his club allows it. We have the euro first, that's the problem. I think the clubs have to give in to be able to have a great show. That's one of my fears” , said to RMC, as brought by MD.
