Real Madrid has informed Kylian Mbappé that the club’s first signing of the upcoming summer transfer window has already been decided, a clear indication that the transfer window’s lull is drawing to a close. As has been the case in recent years, Florentino Pérez has avoided making any winter signings, preferring to postpone major moves until the summer, when the market is expected to be full of surprises.
The first move will likely be on the bench, as Álvaro Arbeloa’s departure is all but certain. Within the dressing room, the coach has lost the players’ trust and respect, which has been reflected in recent tensions. The first disagreement erupted after the loss to Benfica, followed by another just days after the victory against Rayo Vallecano, further exacerbating the crisis.
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The number 10 was among the first to call for a more experienced and charismatic coach to lead the team, and Jürgen Klopp is currently the leading candidate, according to bookmakers. This option is favored by Florentino Pérez and enjoys the support of a large segment of the fans, although it’s still too early to discuss finalizing the deal.
Meanwhile, other names have emerged as potential candidates, including José Mourinho, Joachim Löw, and Unai Emery. What is certain at present is that Mbappé has received a clear promise that a new coach will be appointed to lead the team’s project at the Santiago Bernabéu in the coming period.
In parallel with the coaching situation, the club has moved to finalize its first signing, agreeing to bring back Nico Paz as its first reinforcement for the new season.
Real Madrid scouts have been closely monitoring the player’s development since his departure to play in Serie A. Cesc Fàbregas played a direct role in convincing him of Como’s project, where he became one of the team’s key players. During this time, Paz gained valuable experience and proved his abilities at the highest level, convincing Florentino Pérez that the time was right to bring him back.
Despite being only 21 years old, Nico Paz is considered one of the best players in his position and has attracted the attention of several major European clubs. However, he will return to Real Madrid for a relatively low fee.
La Gazzetta dello Sport confirmed that the deal is finalized and will cost no more than €10 million, thanks to a buy-back clause previously agreed upon by Florentino Pérez with Como’s management. This makes the transfer one of the club’s most anticipated moves this summer.
