Real Madrid has to make a key decision regarding Vinícius Júnior's future. He has a contract that expires in 2027 and keeps stalling on his renewal, having set a condition to stay: to be on the same salary level as Kylian Mbappé. Florentino Pérez is clear that this won't happen and has already started working to look for alternatives in case he ends up leaving.
Bombshell swap
Madrid are considering different moves to make, but there's one that generates special excitement. It's seen as a strategic operation that could completely change the soccer landscape in Europe. The idea is clear: take advantage of the uncertainty regarding the Brazilian winger's continuity to try to carry out a swap for Erling Haaland with Manchester City.
"Fichajes.net" has revealed that the plan at Real Madrid is to bring in a "9" to move Mbappé to the left wing. Although he has adapted perfectly to the center forward position, the idea is to take advantage of Vinícius's possible departure to change his place.
Strategic move
Real Madrid could be on the verge of building a historic forward line. The possible arrival of Erling Haaland at Santiago Bernabéu would mean a radical change in the white attack... with a move that would place the Norwegian in the pure "9" position and would lead to the departure of Vinícius Júnior.
With Haaland as the offensive reference, Kylian Mbappé would move to his natural place on the left wing. The Frenchman, used to starting from that side at PSG and with the French national team, would have more freedom to take on defenders and link up, knowing that ahead would be one of the most decisive forwards on the planet. This combination would offer Real Madrid a devastating attack: Mbappé's speed and dribbling, combined with Haaland's goal-scoring instinct.
Mastantuono would be on the right, one of the club's biggest prospects, who at just 18 already looks set to play an important role in the immediate future. However, the undisputed focus would be on the Haaland-Mbappé duo, a tandem that scares any defense in the world.
Xabi Alonso would thus have at his disposal a virtually unstoppable forward line, capable of guaranteeing goals, spectacle, and competitiveness in all competitions. The possibility of bringing the Frenchman and the Norwegian together in the same starting eleven not only strengthens Real Madrid on the field, but also in the media, raising the white brand to an even higher level.
Real Madrid's offensive future could depend on this dream duo.