Real Madrid is looking to complete a dream transfer for Kylian Mbappe, which would be a crushing blow to one of his summer aspirations: the Summer Olympics in Paris. <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/kylian-mbappe/neither-7-nor-10-mbappe-to-wear-this-number-with-real-madrid/">Mbappe</a> reportedly notified PSG that he won’t renew his contract, set to expire on June 30.



Two coup attempts by President Florentino Perez—in 2017 and 2022—failed, so he is eventually likely to join <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/real-madrid-tv-schedule/">Real Madrid</a>. Spanish reports say that Mbappe has signed a <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/mbappe-makes-up-mind-on-where-he-will-play-next-season-20240204-WST-487479.html">five-year deal with Perez’s team</a>, despite disputes from French media sites.



Tension between the player and his prospective new club may arise in both Spain and his home country; even before Mbappe slips into the famous Whites jersey.



The plot revolves around Mbappe transitioning from representing France at <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/uefa-european-championship-tv-schedule/">Euro 2024</a> to the upcoming <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/olympics-soccer-schedule-and-tv-guide/">Olympic Games</a> in Paris.



<h2>What did Mbappe previously say about Paris Olympics before Real Madrid move?</h2>



Mbappe has expressed his desire to participate in this summer’s Olympic Games in Paris, his hometown. Thierry Henry reportedly <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/france-to-add-mbappe-and-two-euro-2024-stars-for-olympics/">aims to call up Mbappe</a>, along with Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud, as surplus players.



While the 25-year-old has expressed his desire to win the Olympic gold medal, his club will ultimately decide his participation.



“It’s my employer who decides. It will be a pleasure to play in them, but if my employer doesn’t want to, I will support that decision. I don’t think it will take much time to think about it,” Mbappe told <a href="https://rmcsport.bfmtv.com/football/equipe-de-france/equipe-de-france-mbappe-aimerait-disputer-les-jeux-olympiques_AV-201810170333.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RMC Sport</a> in 2018.



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However, his desired move to Santiago Bernabeu may jeopardize his chance to captain France in the 2024 Olympics in Paris.



<h2>Deschamps confirms chances</h2>



However, Mbappe will most likely not participate in Paris 2024, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/lequipe/status/1768155153578775001?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1768155153578775001%7Ctwgr%5E7252eb35278c6c67d0e4cb6452a0e237fcfc1e2a%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sport.es%2Fes%2Fnoticias%2Freal-madrid%2Fmbappe-aleja-juegos-99458853" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">L’Equipe</a>. They even go as far as to say that Madrid is hesitant to let him go, even for the 2024 Euro, all while he is only just starting with the club.



“Whatever Mbappe’s desire for the Olympic experience, the possibility of seeing him compete in the Olympics with France is diminishing day by day. Hopes would be quite slim,” states the French publication.



The European Champions will commence on June 20, with the final scheduled for July 24, just preceding the 2024 Olympics. As a result, the 25-year-old won’t be able to join Madrid until after the Euro ends on August 10.



France coach Didier Deschamps has joined others in questioning Mbappe’s eligibility to compete for France at the upcoming Paris Olympics. He said that competing in the Games immediately before Euro 2024 would be a “very difficult” task.



“It is very difficult from a psychological and physical viewpoint to take part in two competitions like that one after the other, in the summer, without having any holiday,” Deschamps <a href="https://www.lemonde.fr/en/sports/article/2024/03/14/mbappe-presence-at-olympics-very-difficult-says-france-coach-deschamps_6619292_9.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">said on Thursday</a>.



“We don’t want any interference with our preparations, so once we are in our training camp at Clairefontaine, it needs to be clear who is going and who is not going.” 



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Euro or Olympics? Madrid set to dash Mbappe's summer plans

Madrid is likely to complete a dream transfer for Kylian Mbappe, which would be a crushing blow to a summer aspiration: the Olympics.

As his contract with PSG expires this summer, Real Madrid are heavy favorites to sign Kylian Mbappe. When revealed, the deal has the potential to shock the sports world, but it has been looming on the horizon for a long time.



Throughout his 291 games played in the French capital, he tallied 244 goals and 105 assists. Despite his consistent success in Ligue 1, the Parisian sensation will be looking for greener pastures in the summer.



His signing would be perfect for Los Blancos, who are <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/mbappe-effect-psg-star-could-follow-teammate-to-real-madrid-20240223-WST-491361.html">clearly in the driver’s seat</a>; in fact, the transfer seems more than certain now. Despite being considered the ideal successor to Karim Benzema, <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/france-to-add-mbappe-and-two-euro-2024-stars-for-olympics/">Mbappe</a> decided to remain at Parc des Princes in 2022.



With the official announcement yet to come, there is one tiny detail that is still missing: Which Real Madrid jersey number will Kylian Mbappe wear?



<h2>Current numbers excluded</h2>



At Paris Saint-Germain, Kylian Mbappe wears kit No. 7, the number that Vinicius currently occupies at Real Madrid. The Frenchman’s admiration for <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/the-year-in-review-the-top-soccer-stories-in-2023-20231219-WST-475178.html">Cristiano Ronaldo</a> is well-known.



Before relocating to Saudi Arabia, the legendary Portuguese player immortalized the number seven shirt while playing for <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/manchester-united-tv-schedule/">Manchester United</a>, Real Madrid, and Juventus. The 39-year-old also wears the No. 7 jersey for Al-Nassr.



Thus, he will reportedly not be able to wear the number 7 jersey for <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/teams/real-madrid-tv-schedule/">Real Madrid</a> at this time. To make room for the incoming player, the Los Blancos will not ask Vinicius to give it up. With Ronaldo’s exit to Juventus, Madrid named Eden Hazard the team’s starting number seven.



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However, once the Belgian departed the club, the shirt went to the Brazilian since Hazard failed. The 23-year-old winger is a formidable player because of his status as one of the club’s most important performers in previous La Liga seasons.



The 25-year-old Mbappe also usually wears jersey number 10 for France, but Luka Modric is now wearing that jersey in the Spanish capital. Even if Modric’s contract <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/news/no-mls-or-saudi-club-contacts-modric-over-summer-move-20240225-WST-491606.html">situation may clear up this summer</a>, the answer is there in front of Kylian Mbappe’s nose.



<h2>Which kit number will Mbappe wear at Real Madrid?</h2>



Nevertheless, Mbappe will be wearing yet another legendary jersey in the Spanish capital. The 25-year-old World Cup champion will most likely wear jersey number 9 for Real Madrid, according to <a href="https://twitter.com/diarioas/status/1767280135453974539?s=46&amp;t=1Rw1VYaHMEKKfPCZNK0SVg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Diario AS</a>.



This jersey number has been vacated as it belonged to the legendary Frenchman Karim Benzema, a Real Madrid great. Before signing for Saudi Arabia’s Al-Ittihad, Benzema won the Ballon d’Or while donning the Whites’ famous No. 9 shirt.



While Benzema’s impact on Los Blancos will be hard to top, Mbappe will consider himself a success if he scores half as many goals as Benzema. Since Benzema is a striker who understands how to win over the Bernabeu faithful, Mbappe has already talked to him about life in Spain, the report adds.



After Raul left Los Blancos, Cristiano Ronaldo inherited his number seven kit, albeit he had previously worn number nine. Then, 12 years later, the Portuguese legend made his second return to Manchester United. It was then that the Red Devils requested that experienced striker Edinson Cavani give up the No. 7 jersey. It seems that Real Madrid are not likely to experience a similar scenario.



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