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<p>Plenty of players are part of the conversation for best young talent in world soccer. Part of the beauty of the sport is that players can break onto the scene at a young age.</p>
<p>Take someone like Kylian Mbappé. The Frenchman established himself as a European talent with Monaco in the UEFA Champions League in 2016/17. As an 18-year-old, he helped Monaco to the semifinals of the competition. In total, he scored six goals in Monaco’s six knockout games that season.</p>
<p>Fast forward to the present, and Mbappé is 23. While he is still a young talent with seemingly unlimited potential, there are other young talents in the world fighting for the Kopa Trophy, awarded to the best player under the age of 21. Mbappé was the <a href="https:\/\/www.theguardian.com/football/2018/oct/08/soccer-ballon-dor-football-ronaldo-messi-kane-salah-kirby-bronze-hazard-liverpool-chelsea-real">inaugural winner of the award</a> in 2018.</p>
<p>With <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/2022/05/24/who-is-the-greatest-soccer-player-of-all-time/">Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi</a> on the twilight of their dominant and extensive careers at the top of the game, world soccer seeks its next great player.</p>
<h3>Who is the best young talent in world soccer under the age of 21?</h3>
<p>We want to know your thoughts on the best young talent in the world.</p>
<p>Looking at the 2021 Kopa Trophy, Barcelona midfielder Pedri, Borussia Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham and Bayern’s breakout star Jamal Musiala would all be sensible picks.</p>
<p>The reason 21 is the cutoff is because of Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland. Come the beginning of the 2022/23 season, both players will be at least 22 years old. Therefore, they will, by all accounts, be entering their prime. In this discussion, we want to hear about potential for some of the game’s brightest stars.</p>
<p>Admittedly, as a Barcelona fan, looking at players like Ansu Fati, Pedri and Gavi make me biased towards my answer. However, there is such a strong contingent of young talent out there. In England, there are the likes of Manchester United’s Anthony Elanga or Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott. Germany is a breeding ground for talent, with American international Gio Reyna and Englishman Jude Bellingham teaming up for Borussia Dortmund. Even <a href="https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.us/florian-wirtz/leistungsdaten/spieler/598577">Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen</a>, who had 24 goal contributions in 31 games, just turned 19.</p>
<p>Fact of the matter is, there are a lot of options to choose from when considering the best talent in world soccer under the age of 21.</p>
<p><em>Photos:</em></p>
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<li><em>Pedri: Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images</em></li>
<li><em>Bellingham: Lars Baron/Getty Images</em></li>
<li><em>Wirtz: Stefan Matzke – sampics/Corbis via Getty Images</em></li>
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<p>Kylian Mbappé’s rapid start to his career could put him in the running for the greatest soccer player of all time.</p>
<p>That topic is one that sparks debate among a certain set of players. Four men separate themselves from their peers in their respective eras.</p>
<p>Pelé, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The Mount Rushmore of soccer all played in similar positions along the front line. Yet, they interpreted their roles differently based on their skillsets and the tactical formations used.</p>
<p>Central midfielders, defenders and goalkeepers are mostly excluded from these debates. Reason being, their ability to influence a match tends to come on a collective effort. Contrarily, attacking midfielders, forwards and strikers score most of their team’s goals. Individuals can create the majority of a side’s chances, therefore allowing for more individual brilliance.</p>
<p>Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are still strong players. However, their best days are in their dominant past. Instead, one of Lionel Messi’s teammates has the ability and potential to one day join the ‘GOAT’ debate.</p>
<h5><strong>Prodigious Beginnings</strong></h5>
<p>Kylian Mbappé is already a legend. If his career ended today, Mbappé would be remembered as one of the greatest French players in the history of the country. In six seasons, he accomplished more than most players have in their entire careers. At 23, he scored 26 goals for <em>Les Bleus</em> and will most likely become their all-time leading scorer. Next season, he can surpass Edison Cavani’s mark of 200 goals. In doing so, he becomes the all-time leading scorer in Paris Saint-Germain’s history. Mbappé currently has 171 scores for the Parisians.</p>
<h3><strong>Comparable statistics</strong></h3>
<p>The game changed drastically over the years. Players flip clubs and country regularly, making statistics more jumbled. The fact that leagues and competitions in South America do not necessarily align with European competitions makes things more confusing. Regardless, there are certain comparisons to make between Pelé, Diego Maradona, Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and a young Kylian Mbappé .</p>
<h5>Club success</h5>
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<td style="text-align: center;">International Cup wins</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Pelé</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">17</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">4</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">4</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">3</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">4</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Messi</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">11</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">14</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">10</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">12</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">5</td>
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<p>Pelé, Messi and Mbappé have success at one club, with the exception of Messi’s lone season in France and Pelé’s brief tenure with the New York Cosmos. International cups includes things like the UEFA Cup, the UEFA Champions League, the Copa Libertadores. Plus, there are competitions along the lines of the FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup and even an intercontinental Super Cup.</p>
<h5>International success</h5>
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<td style="text-align: center;">1</td>
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<p>When representing their country, each of the five players has success. Of course, the landscape of international soccer changed over the 70 years of play. Remarkably, Pelé and Maradona never won a Copa América.</p>
<p>Smaller competitions refers to things like the UEFA Nations League, the Olympics, the CONMEBOL-UEFA Cup of Champions (<a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/2022/05/31/argentina-vs-italy-on-tv-coverage-details/"><em>Finalissima&nbsp;</em>in 2022</a>) and various small tournaments from Pelé and Brazil in the 1960s.</p>
<h5>Individual success</h5>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Top scorer in domestic league</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Best player of the year from home country</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">6</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">7</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">8</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">5</td>
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<p>There are too many awards to go around for these four players. Top scorers, best players at tournaments, most assists in a year, league player of the year, Golden Ball at World Cup or continental cup. This is simply a surface-level look at the illustrious careers of four of the game’s greats. Plus, the table shows how Kylian Mbappé already has individual success.</p>
<p>The Ballon d’Or ‘wins’ for Pelé and Diego Maradona are retrospective. Up until 1995, only <a href="https:\/\/www.givemesport.com/1716175-pele-and-maradona-every-ballon-dor-winner-if-noneuropean-players-were-always-eligible">European-born players were eligible</a> to receive the award. In 2016, France Football announced who would have won the award if it were open to the world, not just Europe, for each year since its inception.</p>
<p>Note that Brazil only started handing out an award for Brazilian footballer of the year in 1970, thee only year Pelé won. Plus, the award only goes to players in Brazil. However, it remains the best comparison to the other players listed.</p>
<h5>Peak Performance</h5>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Three World Cups, domestic success</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Single-handedly carried Argentina to 1986 World Cup</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">2009-19, 2021 Copa America</td>
<td style="text-align: center;">Dominated Spanish soccer for a decade</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">Won regularly in three countries at highest level</td>
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<td style="text-align: center;">World Cup win, bright talent</td>
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<p>Out of the five categories, peak performance is the most important. Many prefer consistency and longevity, which is understandable. But peak performance displays the ability to rise above your competition and reach heights that few can in the history of the sport.</p>
<p>In soccer, the heights Maradona reached from 1986-1990 are still unmatched. Pelé played for legendary teams on the club and international level. Cristiano and Messi played for club sides that are among the best in soccer history. Maradona didn’t have that luxury on the club or international level, but rather willed his teams to the mountaintop.</p>
<h3><strong>Kylian Mbappé path to being the greatest of all time</strong></h3>
<p>“I want to win and win more. If you look at the world of football, there are a lot of great players and if you fall asleep then someone can take it away from you. I’m a lucky guy who plays for a great team at club and international level, but I don’t look back. I don’t think about what I’ve won, my goal is to keep winning. I want to make football history,” said Mbappé after he received the Best Player of the Year Award at the 2021 Globe Soccer Awards.</p>
<p>His drive to become the best fuels his game. The first step in reaching soccer’s Mount Rushmore is to lead PSG to their first Champions League triumph in spectacular form. If he is able, then he will be among Pelé and Maradona in a small group of elite players who led their respective clubs to their first piece of major continental silverware. Mbappé is already in an exclusive club with Pelé they are currently the only teenagers to score in a FIFA World Cup final which exhibits their precociousness.</p>
<h5>More French success</h5>
<p>The next step for Kylian Mbappé to emerge as one of the greatest of all time is to win more international hardware with France. <em>Les Bleus</em> has the deepest talent pool when it comes to players, so they are among the favorites in every competition for the next decade.</p>
<p>The last step will be to leave France down the line and to challenge himself either in the Premier League or La Liga. Out of the five ‘Big Leagues’ in Europe, Ligue 1 is fifth. While there is plenty of talent in the division, PSG is the overwhelming favorite every season due to their financial advantage in the nation and club soccer overall. The Ballon d’Ors will come eventually because he is currently the best and most explosive player in the world.</p>
<p>While he has a long way to go, don’t be surprised when if Mbappé joins the G.O.A.T. conversation.</p>
<p>In 2017, Maradona spoke highly of the French international to AS, a major Spanish newspaper.</p>
<blockquote><p>“For me, Mbappé is the revelation of football. He seems to me that he can be better than lots of players.”</p></blockquote>
<p>Including Maradona.</p>
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Kylian Mbappé is not part of the discussion for greatest soccer player of all time. However, his bright start could put him in that area.

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<p><a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/2022/05/25/mbappe-rumored-benefits/">Kylian Mbappé</a> was Real Madrid’s top transfer target for the better part of the last three seasons. In fact,&nbsp;<em>Los Blancos&nbsp;</em>and Florentino Perez tried to recruit the French prodigy from the time he was just 14 years old.</p>
<p>Back then, the only thing that stopped Mbappe from joining Real Madrid was Zinedine Zidane moving up in the ranks. According to <a href="https:\/\/en.as.com/en/2017/08/30/soccer/1504103934_247775.html">Kylian Mbappe’s father</a>, he believed Zidane would not have the time to nurture the French wonder kid in significant developmental years.</p>
<p>Instead, Mbappe joined Monaco’s youth ranks. After bursting onto the scene with the senior squad, PSG acquired his talents for over <a href="https:\/\/psgtalk.com/2020/08/on-this-day-in-psg-history-mbappe-signs-from-as-monaco-in-2017/">$200 million</a>. Even then, Real Madrid kept an eye out on the player. Then, it all seemed set in stone.</p>
<p>Real Madrid based its entire transfer strategy for the summer of 2022 around Kylian Mbappe. He was supposed to be the biggest signing for the club since Cristiano Ronaldo. LaLiga President Javier Tebas even looked forward to his arrival due to the rise in popularity that would ensue.</p>
<p>However, Mbappe’s shock ‘switch’ back to PSG left a gaping hole in Real Madrid. On one hand, this is a club that has <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/2022/05/28/record-man-ancelotti-puts-his-landmark-down-to-luck/">won yet another Champions League Final</a>. However, with an aging core and Karim Benzema aged 34, the 23-year-old Mbappe would link with breakout star Vinicius Júnior for the foreseeable future.</p>
<p>Now, Florentino Perez must work to satiate the appetite of Real Madrid fans to have the biggest and brightest stars in the game.</p>
<h3>Real Madrid’s transfer targets – forwards</h3>
<p>Let’s start by saying Real Madrid does not&nbsp;<em>need&nbsp;</em>any particular player. Real was by far the best club in Spain in 2021/22. The only blemish was the Copa del Rey, where Athletic Bilbao eliminated Real Madrid in the quarterfinals.</p>
<p>Karim Benzema put up a simply tremendous season. His <a href="https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.us/karim-benzema/leistungsdaten/spieler/18922">44 goals and 15 assists</a> in 45 games will likely win him the Ballon d’Or. It comes as no surprise that in the club’s six league games not featuring Benzema, Real earned just eight points.</p>
<p>The same applies for <a href="https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.us/vinicius-junior/leistungsdaten/spieler/371998">Vinicius Júnior</a>, who occupied the left flank of Benzema much of the season. Once maligned by Real Madrid supporters, the Brazilian racked up 41 goal contributions in 50 appearances entering the 2022 UEFA Champions League Final. His breakout season came at a crucial time, helping Real Madrid to domestic and European success.</p>
<p>Clearly, Real Madrid’s offense is not lacking. However, no club would pass up the opportunity to sign one of the brightest prospects in the history of the sport. After all, Mbappé starts for every team in the world.</p>
<p>If Florentino Perez wants to sign another attacker, or simply another big name, there are several options for him to go after.</p>
<h5>Christopher Nkunku</h5>
<p>In many ways, RB Leipzig standout Christopher Nkunku is a discount Kylian Mbappe. The Bundesliga player of the season lit up the German league. Plus, he made a splash in the pair of European competitions he featured in. The headline of that came courtesy of a hat trick at the Etihad against Manchester City.</p>
<p>Christopher Nkunku is not Kylian Mbappe. To be fair, no player has the talent set Mbappe has. However, Nkunku can still provide for Real Madrid. A remarkably well-balanced 20 goals and 15 assists in league play shows an uncanny ability to finish and set up. With Benzema proving to be one of the world’s most lethal finishers, Nkunku could serve his compatriot well.</p>
<p>The one concern is how well Nkunku actually fits into Carlo Ancelotti’s formations. RB Leipzig manager Domenico Tedesco regularly employed a 3-4-3 formation. Nkunku, the star of his side, occupied the left wing. Comparing that with Carlo Ancelotti’s 4-3-3, Nkunku would battle for position with Vinicius. Nkunku showed versatility by playing up top when called upon. Still, Ancelotti would require Nkunku to make the switch over to the right side. Not every player can make a seamless switch, especially considering Nkunku is right-footed.</p>
<h5>Cristiano Ronaldo</h5>
<p>Manchester United welcomed Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford in grand fashion. Only problem was that not even Ronaldo could keep the Red Devils afloat in the Champions League spots. Instead, Manchester United finished the season in sixth, and will play next season in the Europa League.</p>
<p>Cristiano Ronaldo is still one of the world’s best players. His level of talent does not embody the Europa League, despite the competition’s growth over recent years. He is the Champions League’s top scorer in its history, he lives and breathes the competition.</p>
<p>Real Madrid won the competition four times during Ronaldo’s tenure in Spain. Already in the 2022 Final, Ronaldo could be another gem for Florentino Perez’s&nbsp;<em>galactico&nbsp;</em>crown. Plus, the No. 7 is still open, so he could slide right back into that famous white kit.</p>
<h5>Robert Lewandowski</h5>
<p>This signing would serve three means. On one hand, Real Madrid picks up an elite striker that scores goals at will. Also, Robert Lewandowski’s refusal to return to Bayern Munich would allow the Polish playmaker to arrive for little in terms of a transfer sum. In fact, his transfer fee, at least according to rumors for a transfer to Barcelona, circle around the $45 million range.</p>
<p>Finally, it would hamper Real’s biggest rival. Barcelona seeks out Robert Lewandowski to provide the finishing touch from world-class young midfielders like Gavi and Pedri. Nothing wrong with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Ferran Torres, but Lewandowski’s avoidance of Barcelona would be damaging, especially if he went to Real.</p>
<p>The only problem with this is the ensuing competition with Karim Benzema. Both are strikers who will be 34 once the 2022/23 campaign gets underway. There is not too much room for growth in those legs, which seems to be a trend among Real Madrid’s squad.</p>
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<h5>Sadio Mané</h5>
<p>The timing could be right for Mané to head to Real Madrid after reports that <a href="https:\/\/twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1530891902547070983" rel="noopener" target="_blank">he is set to leave Liverpool</a>.</p>
<p>Bayern Munich is one potential location for the Senegalese, but could Real Madrid be another potential location? He plays a similar style to Kylian Mbappe. Pace dominates his game and he can be clinical once entering the box.</p>
<p>Position poses another problem. Like Christopher Nkunku, Sadio Mane plays on the left wing for the majority of the time. Vinicius Junior has a hefty claim to that spot as things stand. However, if Sadio Mané can make a transition to right wing, it would be a deathly front three with pace on the flanks and the best finisher in Europe in 2021/22.</p>
<h3>Other marquee signings</h3>
<p>Florentino Perez may not seek out just a forward. As Real Madrid tends to do, it could hunt down the biggest names in the transfer market to represent&nbsp;<em>Los Blancos</em>.</p>
<p>With one signing already practically confirmed, here are three potential arrivals that would be major signings.</p>
<h5>Aurélien Tchouaméni</h5>
<p>If Real Madrid could not have one AS Monaco product, it would get another. Albeit, this incoming Real Madrid player is not a forward.</p>
<p>Aurélien Tchouaméni is actually a defensive midfielder. The Frenchman only arrived at Monaco ahead of the 2020 season. However, in his two seasons in Ligue 1, he played a pivotal role in pushing Monaco back into the Champions League. According to RMC Sport, Real Madrid signed the midfielder to a five-year contract worth roughly $85 million.</p>
<p>However, nothing is confirmed quite yet. Liverpool and PSG are among the teams in the hunt for Aurélien Tchouaméni. The 22-year-old would jostle for time with Casemiro and fellow Frenchman Eduardo Camavinga. Plus, if Real Madrid potentially targets the following French player, there would be more competition.</p>
<h5>Paul Pogba</h5>
<p>This one is a shot in the dark. Paul Pogba transferred from Juventus in 2016 with immense expectations. Back then, Real Madrid, Barcelona, PSG, Manchester City and practically every club wanted the talents of Pogba. His time in Manchester United did not quite go as planned, even though he remains an elite midfielder.</p>
<p>As of now, rumors suggest Pogba is returning to Juventus. However, it would be a major get for Real Madrid considering Pogba, despite his presence in European soccer for years, just turned 29. For context, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric are 32 and 36, respectively.</p>
<p>It would be a shock, but Pogba has just one appearance in a Champions League Final. The partnership could work for the two to achieve European glory.</p>
<p><em>Photo credit: Getty Images via Ian MacNicol / Contributor</em></p>


Real Madrid's transfer targets will not live up to what Kylian Mbappe does. However, they could be useful for a cheaper price tag.

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<p>Kylian Mbappe’s new deal with <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/teams/psg-tv-schedule/">Paris Saint Germain</a> comes along with rumored benefits.</p>
<p>After months of speculation that the Frenchman would join Spanish side Real Madrid, the transfer saga ended with a twist. Prior to PSG’s season finale against Metz, Kylian Mbappe stepped in front of the Parc des Princes crowd to roars. The influence he has over the fans will reflect over the club.</p>
<p>The money exchanged is no surprise. The three-year deal sees him earn up to <a href="https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/kylian-mbappe-wage-messi-ronaldo-27065444">50 million euros</a>, or around $54 million, in each season in the French capital. Plus, PSG paid Mbappe and his agent <a href="https:\/\/www.si.com/fannation/soccer/futbol/news/kylian-mbappes-signing-on-fee-means-psg-have-bought-him-twice#:~:text=According%20to%20journalist%20and%20Spanish,his%20new%20deal%20with%20PSG.">150 million euros</a>, $160 million, simply as a sign-on fee, according to Guillem Balague. The 23-year-old likely deserves such high wages and funding. His raw talent and ever-present room for development are simply too good to ignore.</p>
<p>Rather, Mbappe’s rumored benefits are the things that turn the heads of soccer fans. Part of this new deal with PSG was the departure of PSG sporting director Leonardo. That, in addition to the arrival of new players, was key for Mbappe’s staying in France. This effectively gives the star major influence regarding all of the club’s hiring matters.</p>
<p>The likely successor to Leonardo is Luis Campos. Mbappe is keen on bringing in the transfer guru. In fact, Campos was the sporting director at AS Monaco when Mbappe burst on to the scene in 2017. Amid these actions, <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.com/2022/05/22/mbappe-in-position-of-power-at-psg-after-agreeing-to-new-deal/">Maurico Pochettino could also be in the firing line</a>. Both player and manager failed to see eye-to-eye. A potential replacement could be former Real Madrid manager and French icon Zinedine Zidane.</p>
<h3>The threats of Mbappe’s rumored benefits</h3>
<p>In a press conference discussing the deal, Kylian Mbappe was clear and direct with his role at PSG. <a href="https:\/\/www.theguardian.com/football/2022/may/23/kylian-mbappe-denies-signing-psg-deal-to-gain-power-over-club-decisions">He claimed</a> he will “not go above the role of a footballer.”</p>
<p>Still, the recent changes to PSG surrounding Mbappe’s stay come as a danger. The player is seemingly able to say when the manager gets sacked. Plus, developing a close relationship with Campos could allow Mbappe to have a say in which teammates go on sale or come in. Managers will want to cater to Mbappe’s needs to ensure they keep their most prized possession Mbappe and their job safe.</p>
<p>There is also the consequence of affecting the team’s chemistry. Mbappe is a great talent, but his career is quite short of teammates Neymar, Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi. These players, and those like Cristiano Ronaldo, Robert Lewandowski or Luis Suarez never held this much power.</p>
<p>For a club that lacks the historical success of European rivals, PSG could be breaking in a new era of player-oriented control. The impact on the game is unprecedented. However, players with the talent and potential of Kylian Mbappe do not exactly come around often. Plus, the dependence on money to be successful in the modern era changed how teams go about finding ways to win.</p>
<p>Mbappe was the story entering the 2022 summer transfer rumor mill. With his saga over, the focus now turns to how PSG caters to their star for the next three seasons at least.</p>
<p><em>Photo credit: Getty Images</em></p>


Kylian Mbappe's rumored benefits include things like say in transfers and managers. For any player, especially this young, it is too much.

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Mbappe's rumored benefits allow too much power for one player

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<p>PSG produced some dominating teams over the last decade. In fact, they managed to win the French Ligue 1 title in seven of the last nine seasons.</p>
<p>However, this year’s team is perhaps the most exciting squad at the Parc des Princes ever. For one, a handful of <a href="https:\/\/www.transfermarkt.us/fc-paris-saint-germain/transfers/verein/583" target="_blank" rel="noopener">already-elite players arrived</a>. Young stars Gianluigi Donnarumma and Achraf Hakimi arrived. Also, a veteran presence in Sergio Ramos and Georginio Wijnaldum bring Champions-League-winning pedigree to the club. Still, the prized-acquisition is arguably the greatest player to step on a field, Lionel Messi.</p>
<p>Adding Messi means that this PSG team will be one of the most-watched clubs around the soccer world. With a front three of Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe, <em>Les Rouge et Bleu</em> essentially have a fantasy team in attack. So how can we watch the trio live in action here stateside? Let’s take a look.</p>
<h3>How to watch PSG throughout the season</h3>
<h5>Ligue Un</h5>
<p>BeIN SPORTS currently owns the rights to broadcast Ligue 1 games in the United States through the end of the 2023/24 season. On a typical weekend during the Ligue 1 season, every PSG game is shown on beIN SPORTS (or beIN SPORTS Connect). For fans of other French clubs, matches are also available via beIN SPORTS, or on one of their sister channels such as beIN SPORTS Connect or beIN SPORTS XTRA. The network also has a Spanish-language channel that broadcasts games called beIN Sports en Español.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/where-to-watch-ligue-un-on-us-tv-and-internet/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>READ MORE</strong></em></a><em>: How to watch Ligue Un on U.S. TV.</em></p>
<p>Some of PSG’s domestic cup matches, Coupe de France, can also be watched on beIN SPORTS.</p>
<p>BeIN SPORTS may not be an American sports channel giant when it comes to name recognition. Yet, they do an excellent job with their Ligue 1 coverage. The beIN SPORTS networks can be accessed on streaming services such as <a href="https:\/\/www.fubo.tv/lp/soccer/?irad=356358&amp;irmp=330866" target="_blank" rel="noopener">fuboTV</a>, <a href="https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com/click-3301630-12685078?sid=homepage">Sling</a>, <a href="http:\/\/vidgo.go2cloud.org/aff_c?offer_id=1&amp;aff_id=1004">Vidgo</a>, and <a href="https:\/\/fanatiz.jbbfvx.net/k3E2d">Fanatiz</a>.</p>
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<h5>UEFA Champions League</h5>
<p>Along with their domestic matches, PSG also play in the UEFA Champions League. This competition will allow soccer fans to watch Messi, Neymar, and Mbappe line up together against the best clubs in all of Europe.</p>
<p>This season, PSG have been drawn in group A, alongside Manchester City, RB Leipzig, and Club Brugge.</p>
<p>All UEFA Champions League matches are available in the United States through <a href="https:\/\/paramountplus.qflm.net/c/330866/1007330/3065" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Paramount+</a>. The streaming service is currently $4.99 per month, or $50 annually, and offers a 7-day free trial.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><strong><a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/champions-league-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">READ MORE:</a>&nbsp;</strong></em><em>Complete Champions League TV schedule and streaming links.</em></p>
<p>PSG begin their 2021/22 Champions League campaign against Club Brugge on September 15th.</p>
<p>No matter the competition, PSG games will certainly be a spectacle this season. Three superstars not only in the same team, but lining up together in an attacking front three is truly special.</p>
<p>Also, Mbappe is reportedly eyeing a move away to Real Madrid next summer. Essentially, the only chance to see this trio grace the pitch could be this season.</p>


PSG produced some dominating teams over the last decade. In fact, they managed to win the French Ligue 1 title in seven of the last nine seasons.

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<p>Eduardo Camavinga may not have been the French international <em>Los Blancos</em> set their sights on for the summer transfer window. Kylian Mbappé dominated the rumor mill, but Camavinga will <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/2021/08/31/real-madrid-sign-france-prodigy-camavinga-from-rennes/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">enter the Santiago Bernabeu</a> this season.</p>
<p>Real Madrid purchased Camavinga from Stade Rennais for $47 million. Furthermore, this figure includes guaranteed add-ons. Beginning this season, the 18-year-old played on the last year of his contract. The Brittany-based club decided to cash in on their wonderkid before he left as a free agent next season.</p>
<h3>The rapid ascension of Eduardo Camavinga</h3>
<p>Camavinga was the youngest person to sign a professional contract and the youngest to make a first team debut for Rennes when he was 16 years and four months old on April 6, 2019.</p>
<p>His breakout performance came in a 2-1 victory against reigning Ligue 1 champions, Paris Saint-Germain. The teenager won the Man-of-the-Match award by simply dominating the center of&nbsp;the game. Also, he broke up play with his tackling and dished out the game-winning assist in the 48th minute. Suddenly, the soccer world took notice of another special talent developing in France.</p>
<p>Eduardo Camavinga continued his impressive form and received Ligue 1 Player of the Month for August 2019. As the season carried on, Camavinga became a critical player for his club. His versatility in the middle of the pitch helped him to contribute in whatever role his team needed.</p>
<p>Initially, Stade Rennais used him as a holding midfielder. The Frenchman sat in front of the defense and broke up play. However, manager Julien Stéphan realized the way Camavinga could dribble past opponents and drive the ball into the final third. Eventually, he converted Camavinga into a box-to-box midfielder. Moreover, his touch, awareness and passing ability displayed that he could be used as an attacking midfielder in situations when Rennes needed to score a goal.</p>
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<h3>Au Revoir</h3>
<p>In a COVID-shortened-2019/20 season, Rennes finished third and qualified for the Champions League for the first time. However, their time in the most prestigious club competition did not last long. <a href="https:\/\/www.footballcritic.com/uefa-champions-league/season-2020-2021/400/41471" target="_blank" rel="noopener">One point from six games</a> saw them knocked out in the group stage. Domestically, Rennes fell to sixth in Ligue Un play. Stéphan stepped down from his role during on March 1 when the club lost four consecutive matches and seven without a win.</p>
<p>Eduardo Camavinga planned on playing in the Olympics and was called up to participate. Rennes blocked the move because they wanted to resolve his future and prevent any major injury from occurring.</p>
<p>Manchester United, PSG and Real Madrid all came out as suitors for the French prospect. Furthermore, <em>Los Blancos</em> made the only bid for the midfielder. And, now, Camavinga will feature at the Santiago Bernabeu.</p>
<div id="attachment_344164" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><div><figure class="image"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-344164" loading="lazy" class="wp-image-344164 size-medium" src="https:\/\/ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https:\/\/images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/WST_20210901_WST_344157_Camavinga-FIFA-300x375.webp&amp;width=300&amp;height=375" alt="Eduardo Camavinga" width="300" height="375" srcset="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/Camavinga-FIFA-300x375.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/Camavinga-FIFA-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/Camavinga-FIFA-150x188.jpg 150w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/Camavinga-FIFA-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/09/Camavinga-FIFA.jpg 1000w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px"></figure></div><p id="caption-attachment-344164" class="wp-caption-text">Real Madrid, which shares a deal with FIFA, provided an early glimpse at what Eduardo Camavinga will look like in the famous white kit of Real Madrid.</p></div>
<h3>International Record Breaker</h3>
<p>Camavinga set himself on a path to being the next great all-action midfielder for the French National Team. Legends like Patrick Vieira and Jean Tigana, along with contemporaries N’Golo Kante and Paul Pogba have their DNA in the youngster.</p>
<p>He made history by being the youngest player to be selected by France since 1932. After his debut, Camavinga felt blessed by being given the opportunity.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>“First of all, I feel joy and pride for my family and for all French people. I have no idea where this confidence comes from, I have often played with older players, and it surely allowed me to have a greater maturity to play with them,”</em> said the teenager to TF1.</p></blockquote>
<p>On October 7, he made his first start for his nation and became the youngest person to score a goal for France since 1914. A cheeky overhead flick in the six-yard box opened the scoring in a 7-1 victory over Ukraine. Camavinga impressed one of the midfielders he aspires to be like.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>“He is very at ease; he is a little dancer. It is good because he is confident. He has confidence in his qualities. He is a very good youngster; I like him enormously,”</em> said Paul Pogba after the friendly.</p></blockquote>
<h3>Heir Apparent</h3>
<p>The midfield trio of Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro are coming to an end. Luka Modric, Toni Kroos and Casemiro will only boss LaLiga midfields for so much longer. Their legendary reign yielded two LaLiga trophies and two Supercopas. Internationally, the trio picked up three consecutive Champions League crowns and four FIFA Club World Cups.</p>
<p>Modric is a free agent at the end of the season. Now, it appears the club found his successor.</p>
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Eduardo Camavinga may not be Kylian Mbappe. However, the French midfielder shares the same unending potential as his compatriot, and will join Real Madrid.

Eduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid's new midfield gem - World Soccer Talk

Eduardo Camavinga, Real Madrid's new midfield gem

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<p>Cristiano Ronaldo is not your everyday 36-year-old goal-scoring legend. Usually, players of this age look to close out their careers in MLS, the Middle East or Asia. The Portuguese is looking to build on his elite reputation elsewhere in Europe.</p>
<p>Earlier in the summer 2021 transfer window, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner saw his on-field rival Lionel Messi move. The Argentine joined Paris Saint-Germain, forming a super team with Neymar and (presently) Kylian Mbappe.</p>
<p>Whereas Messi moved on due to financial circumstances, Ronaldo is eyeing new locations based on his club’s performance and activity.</p>
<p>Last season, Inter Milan broke the Old Lady’s streak of nine-consecutive Serie A titles.&nbsp;CR7 received the <em>Capocannoniere</em>, the award for the top scorer in Serie A, with 29 goals. Juventus finished fourth in the league. Still, the club managed to win the Coppa Italia.</p>
<p>Despite underperforming a season ago, Juventus remains quiet in the transfer window. The club only signed midfielder Manuel Locatelli from Sassuolo on a two-year loan. After the term, Juventus has an obligation to buy Locatelli for $30 million, $15 million can also be sent to <em>I Neroverdi</em> if Locatelli hits certain incentives.</p>
<p>This type of deal displays that the Turin-based club are cash strapped. Nonetheless, Juventus watched the transfer world from the sideline. Portugal’s captain notices this, and he wants to compete for the biggest trophies in the sport.</p>
<h3>Cristiano Ronaldo seeking an exit</h3>
<p>With one year remaining on his contract, the two-time Best FIFA Men’s Player winner is looking for options, according to the rumor mill.</p>
<p>Last week, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who won four trophies with Cristiano in 2014, stated that he would not pursue a transfer for the club legend.</p>
<p>A week ago, Carlo Ancelotti, who managed Cristiano at Real Madrid, said Los Blancos would not pursue their former star. Essentially, Ancelotti implied Real Madrid sought talents for the future. The comment, along with the constant speculation on his future, made the forward go to Instagram to release a statement.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>“More than the disrespect for me as a man and as a player, the frivolous way that my future is covered in the media is disrespectful to all the clubs involved in these rumors, as well as to their players and staff,”</em> said the four-time Portuguese Player of the Year.</p></blockquote>
<p>Cristiano opened the Serie A season on Juventus’s bench against Udinese. The <a href="https:\/\/www.uefa.com/uefaeuro-2020/top-scorer/#/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">joint-top scorer</a> of Euro 2020 came on in the 60<sup>th</sup> minute. He scored the game-winning goal in stoppage time, only for VAR to deem the play offside. News matriculated that the Cristiano did not start because he was seeking a new club. According to these reports, he hoped to find a resolution soon.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/2021/08/22/ronaldo-staying-despite-starting-season-opener-on-bench-say-juve/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em><strong>READ MORE:</strong></em></a> <em>Pavel Nedved convinced Ronaldo will stay at Juventus this season.</em></p>
<p>Juventus denounced the report as fabrication.</p>
<blockquote><p><em>“We mustn’t try to create sensational stories where there aren’t any,”</em> Juventus Vice President Pavel Nedved told DAZN.</p>
<p><em>“It was a decision shared with the player. At the start of the season, naturally he is not at top fitness. I can absolutely confirm Ronaldo will remain at Juventus this season.”</em></p></blockquote>
<h3>A possible return to Manchester, but in blue</h3>
<p>Over the last couple days, L’Equipe reported that Ronaldo’s agent, Jorge Mendes, is working to facilitate a deal. The deal reportedly in the works would ship Cristiano Ronaldo back to England.</p>
<p>Additionally, reports claim CR7 reached out to his Portugal teammates currently at the Etihad. Joao Cancelo, Ruben Dias and Bernardo Silva all play under Pep Guardiola. Apparently, Ronaldo told them he would love to play for the defending Premier League champions.</p>
<p>The leader in transfer news, Fabrizio Romano, stated on Twitter that Juventus set a price tag at about $30 million. However, the Citizens are not willing to pay a transfer fee.</p>
<p>It would be slightly strange to see Ronaldo don blue for the first time in his career. After all, he rose to stardom at Manchester City’s crosstown neighbor. With Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo lifted his first Champions League trophy and Ballon d’Or, in the same season no less.</p>
<div id="attachment_343154" style="width: 310px" class="wp-caption alignright"><div><figure class="image"><img aria-describedby="caption-attachment-343154" loading="lazy" class="size-medium wp-image-343154" src="https:\/\/ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https:\/\/images.worldsoccertalk.com/webp/WST_20210826_WST_343146_Cristiano-Ronaldo-300x200.webp&amp;width=300&amp;height=200" alt="" width="300" height="200" srcset="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Cristiano-Ronaldo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Cristiano-Ronaldo-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Cristiano-Ronaldo-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Cristiano-Ronaldo-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Cristiano-Ronaldo-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/6/2021/08/Cristiano-Ronaldo-2048x1365.jpg 2048w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px"></figure></div><p id="caption-attachment-343154" class="wp-caption-text">Cristiano Ronaldo spent six seasons at Old Trafford before his record transfer to Real Madrid.</p></div>
<h3>Manchester City’s needs</h3>
<p>Manchester City won three of the last four Premier League titles. Still, Pep Guardiola’s side has one glaring weakness.</p>
<p>Sergio Aguero’s departure for FC Barcelona left a void at the striker position. The five-time Premier League champions first targeted Harry Kane. But, in recent days, Harry Kane announced that he is “fully committed” to Tottenham.</p>
<p>Manchester City must be aggressive and sign a striker. Yes, the Sky Blues are coming off a Premier League crown, but the club has higher ambitions. Harry Kane is seemingly no longer on the market. Cristiano Ronaldo may not have the longevity Kane provides, but he does <a href="https:\/\/worldsoccertalk.cms.futbolsitesnetwork.com/2021/08/21/guardiola-wants-grealish-to-develop-goalscorers-instinct/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">provide the offensive output</a>.</p>
<p>Even at his advanced age, the two-time Serie A Footballer of the Year is still a dominant figure on the pitch that guarantees goals. And, what makes things more appetizing, is that Ronaldo has a proven track record in the English game.</p>
<p>Championship windows do not last forever. The time to strike is now, and Cristiano Ronaldo would elevate any club.</p>


Recent developments show two things. First off, Cristiano Ronaldo may want out of Italy. Secondly, Manchester City need a goal threat. Is it a perfect fit?

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