Real Madrid has initiated a dispute with L'Equipe concerning its French players. The Spanish club, led by president Florentino Perez, has reportedly engaged in what has been labeled a 'war' against France by the French sports magazine. According to L'Equipe, Real Madrid has taken a firm stance by not permitting any of its players to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympics later this summer.
This decision directly impacts Eduardo Camavinga, who falls under the age limit of 23, and could potentially affect Aurelien Tchouameni and Ferland Mendy. However, the most significant point of contention arises with the anticipated transfer of Kylian Mbappe to Madrid. While Mbappe's move to Madrid has not been officially confirmed, it is widely expected that he will join the club after informing Paris Saint-Germain of his decision not to extend his contract beyond June 30.
Mbappe has expressed his desire to represent France at the upcoming Olympics, which will be held in his hometown. Despite his eagerness, Mbappe has also stated that he will respect his club's decision regarding his participation in the Games. Madrid's stance, coupled with Mbappe's aspirations, has cast doubt on the possibility of seeing the star player compete for France in Paris 2024.
L'Equipe reported that Mbappe's chances of featuring in the Olympics are diminishing, given Madrid's position. The club's reluctance stems from concerns over player fatigue and the risk of injuries that could impact their squad planning for the upcoming season. Madrid aims to avoid overburdening its French stars by allowing them to participate in multiple major tournaments in the same summer.
By transitioning directly from the European Championships to the Olympics, Mbappe could potentially miss out on Madrid's pre-season activities, including lucrative friendly matches in the United States and the highly anticipated El Clasico encounter against FC Barcelona.
