TRANSFER: Mbappe’s Arrival Leaves Barca Fearing Real Madrid Domination

Real Madrid easily reclaimed the Spanish title from Barcelona this season and, following their historic 15th Champions League victory, their acquisition of Kylian Mbappe, the biggest star in world football, further adds salt to injury for their rivals.

The addition of Mbappe to Real Madrid’s already talented team is a bold declaration of their intentions and could further solidify their dominance in domestic competitions.

On the other hand, Barcelona is struggling with financial difficulties that they brought upon themselves, making it impossible for them to compete with Madrid in terms of player acquisitions.

Mbappe will join Madrid for free once his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires, but Barcelona simply cannot afford his high salary or signing bonus.

In the past ten years, Barcelona has wasted millions of euros on unsuccessful signings like Coutinho, Dembele, and Griezmann, while also dealing with exorbitant wage expenses.

Madrid’s financial strength is evident in their current roster, which includes Vinicius Junior, known for his preferred position on the left side of the attack.

This makes Mbappe’s potential arrival more of a luxury addition. Coach Carlo Ancelotti may need to make adjustments to accommodate Mbappe, possibly leading to Rodrygo Goes being benched.

President Florentino Perez views Mbappe as the missing piece in their puzzle, complementing the recently renovated Santiago Bernabeu stadium. In contrast, Barcelona has been relying on loan signings and aging players seeking a final challenge in recent times.

Last summer, Madrid struggled to find a suitable replacement for experienced defensive midfielder Sergio Busquets, leading to a breakdown in their defense.

The addition of French captain Mbappe and other talented young players like England’s Jude Bellingham has the potential to establish Madrid as dominant in La Liga for an extended period.

Barcelona, in turn, may retaliate by setting their sights on Nico Williams from Athletic Bilbao to strengthen the left side of their attack.

With a 50 million euro release clause, Williams presents a more financially viable option for Barcelona, who are facing financial constraints, compared to other players of his caliber.

Nevertheless, Barcelona would need to sell players in order to make room for any major signings, which could result in a loss of squad depth and balance.