Prince Abdullah Saad Abdulaziz Al Saud of the Saudi royal family has expressed a desire to see Real Madrid target Kylian Mbappe play in the Saudi Pro League.
Mbappe, renowned for his lethal goal-scoring prowess, has garnered an impressive record of 240 goals in 286 games across various competitions for PSG. As his contract with the Parisians nears its end, with no extension in sight, speculation about his next destination has been rife.
While Real Madrid is widely considered Mbappe’s likely destination, Saudi Arabia has emerged as an unexpected contender for his services. Prince Abdullah conveyed his admiration for Mbappe’s talent and expressed his hope to see the Frenchman join the ranks of Cristiano Ronaldo in the Kingdom’s football scene:
“Of course, we like him. Kylian Mbappe is a good player, he is strong and I hope to see him play in Saudi Arabia, in any team in our championship. Saudi Arabia is now the monster of the market.
We have Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema. We have a strong championship, and we will surprise again. More stars will come. Saudi Arabia plans to become the number one nation in football. Soon.”
The arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr in December 2022 has ignited a wave of high-profile signings, including Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante, signaling the Kingdom’s ambitions in the football world.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid has reportedly made a serious offer to secure Mbappe’s signature, eager to avoid a repeat of previous unsuccessful attempts to sign him. With Mbappe free to negotiate with foreign clubs, PSG is expected to fiercely contest for their prized asset’s retention.
