It’s safe to say that Kylian Mbappe potential transfer to Real Madrid is affecting other parties, apart from the player himself and the clubs involved. The potential deal could have huge implications for the potential season in La Liga. Real Madrid would certainly like to get Mbappe for free next season. Still, with only Joselu in attack, titles might be hard to come by, and Real without La Liga trophy for two consecutive years is not something fans or president Florentino Perez want to see. Delivering the PSG striker this season would mean giving at least 200-250 million euros to the Parisians alone, not to mention Mbappe’s wage and signing bonus. And that would also mean a much tougher job for the defending champions Barcelona. But their president doesn’t care about the French striker.🗣️ Joan Laporta: “Worried about Mbappé joining Real Madrid? No. On paper, he’s extraordinary, who makes a difference but I have confidence in my team. For me, the Barça players are the best. It would worry me if his team was stronger than mine.” [@espn] pic.twitter.com/bV8P4bll61— Barça Insider (@theBarcaInsider) July 28, 2023 Speaking for ESPN, the Catalans president Juan Laporta was asked about the potential Mbappe deal and how if would affect his team’s title quest.”Mbappe is one of the talented players who always come because they promote La Liga and all clubs could benefit from it. On paper, he is an extraordinary player, who makes the difference. Having him in front of you complicates the game, but I have confidence in my team. For me, the players of Barca are the best. A team is made up of eleven players and the priority must always be the team rather than the individuals. I would be worried if the team in front of us was stronger than mine. We have a better team than the last year and we will make it even better” said Laporta.The Parisians have identified Mbappe’s successor! Barcelona pray the offer doesn’t come in the next three daysAhead of tonight’s friendly match in the USA with Real Madrid, Laporta wanted to assure the fans that Barca will strenghten furhter in order to be competitive in the Champions League, where they failed last season.”Our sports director with the coach, are in permanent activity at the expense of what can be done in the market. It is not yet closed. The market ends on August 31. The squad is ready, when the League starts we will be at our best to compete to win the League and the Champions League. This team already has a winning mentality” he said.##NAJAVA_MECA_7398914##
