As the transfer rumor mill continues to churn out speculations linking Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, the club’s goalkeeper, Andriy Lunin, has weighed in on the debate by revealing his preference between the two prolific forwards.
In a quick-fire Q&A session, Lunin left no room for ambiguity, swiftly opting for Manchester City’s Erling Haaland over Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe. When asked to choose between the two, Lunin unhesitatingly declared, “As a number nine, Erling Haaland.”
Lunin’s choice reflects Haaland’s prowess as a traditional center-forward, a role that aligns seamlessly with Real Madrid’s historical preference for dominant goal scorers. Mbappe, on the other hand, offers versatility across various attacking positions, presenting a different dynamic to the team’s attacking setup.
Should either Haaland or Mbappe make the move to the Santiago Bernabeu, it would undoubtedly mark a significant Galactico signing for Real Madrid, further bolstering their formidable squad alongside emerging talents like Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham.
In the wider context of the transfer saga, reports suggest that Mbappe has already made his decision to depart PSG in the summer. However, he aims to facilitate an amicable exit, purportedly foregoing a substantial loyalty bonus of €80 million (£69m/$86m) should he leave Paris.
Meanwhile, PSG is reportedly exploring potential replacements for Mbappe, including Marcus Rashford, Victor Osimhen, and Benjamin Sesko, as they brace for the possibility of his departure. Despite the looming transfer speculation, Mbappe remains committed to the French outfit in the short term, focused on securing silverware for PSG this season.