Kylian Mbappé could potetially miss the Real Madrid US tour in the summer
Kylian Mbappé warming up with a PSG warm up shirt and a Real Madrid badge is in the middle. (Source: NBC News)
Real Madrid is ready to present Kylian Mbappé as their new star player this summer, and the French player seems excited to define his future as soon as possible. While his move to Real Madrid seems inevitable, the Spanish club could already start planning to find time to announce and present Mbappé to the fans. The time is limited as the EURO 2024 is arriving as well. There are concerns for Real Madrid as their USA-friendly tour could be without their soon-new star player. MARCA reports If France reaches at least the semifinals of the Euros, Kylian Mbappé will not be with Real Madrid for the USA tour.
Real Madrid will start their USA tour in the Soccer Champions Tour 2024 against AC Milan on July 31st at Soldier Field in Chicago. Their second friendly match in the United States will be against their biggest rivals, FC Barcelona, on August 3rd at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey/New York. On August 6th, Real Madrid will play their last friendly in the US against Chelsea at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Mbappé and France will make their Euro 2024 debut on June 17th against Austria in Group D at the Merkur Spiel Arena. On June 21st, France will take on the Netherlands at the Red Bull Arena Leipzig. The final group stage game will be played against Poland on June 25th at Signal Iduna Park. The Round of 16 runs from June 29th till July 2nd. The quarter-finals run from July 5th to July 6th. The semifinal is from July 9th to July 10th, and the final will be on July 14th. France is amongst the heavy favorites to win EURO 2024, and it is very likely that the team will reach the knockout stages.
Real Madrid wants Mbappé to be considered their player in the EUROS
According to MARCA, Real Madrid wants Kylian Mbappé to officially arrive at the EURO as a Real Madrid player. The French star announced his departure from PSG last week, and now all that is left is the confirmation of his joining the Spanish club. Mbappé also wants his future to be resolved before the EUROS so that he can focus on the French national team during the tournament.