Carlo Ancelotti insists fitting Kylian Mbappe into Real Madrid starting XI 'will not be a problem'
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti doesn't see a problem in accomodating striker Kylian Mbappe in his star-studded squad. The France captain arrived at Los Blancos this summer as a free agent.
Following a seven-season stint with PSG, Mbappe realised a childhood dream as he joined the reigning La Liga and UEFA Champions League winners. He joins an attack that comprises Brazilians Rodrygo Goes and Vinicius Junior and the newly arrived Palmeiras sensation Endrick.
Ancelotti, though, allayed concerns about any difficulties in fitting Mbappe in his XI, saying (as per Obione podcast via Madrid Xtra):
"Fitting Mbappe in the team will not be a problem. It’s important what he said, that he’ll adapt to the team. The key point is that every player has to put his talent & quality at the service of the team.”
Mbappe's arrival ends Los Blancos' long pursuit of the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner, with the Frenchman coming in as PSG's all-time top scorer with 256 goals across competitions.
However, the Frenchman is coming off a rather lean Euro 2024 campaign - contributing a goal and two assists in five games - as Les Bleus lost 2-1 to eventual winners Spain in the semi-final.
"It means a lot" - Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe on his unveiling
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is looking to live up to the challenge of playong for the 'best' club in the world. He said so during his unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu earlier this month.
Expressing his happiness to join the club of his dreams, Mbappe said (as per ABC News) as Los Blancos put out their record collection of 15 UEFA Champions League titles on the stage.
"It's an incredible day for me. Since being a kid I dreamed about playing for Madrid, and today I'm here. It means a lot to me. Now I have another dream, which is to live up to the history of this club, the best club in the world. I'll give my life to this club and to this shield."
Mbappe is expected to make his competitive Real Madrid debut on August 14 in the UEFA Super Cup in Warsaw against reigning UEFA Europa League winners Atalanta.