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Florentino Perez admits Mbappe's Real Madrid transfer has not succeeded

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 1:10 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Florentino Perez admits Mbappe's Real Madrid transfer has not succeeded

Summary

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez acknowledged that Kylian Mbappe’s transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 has not met expectations. During an interview, he claimed that though Mbappe’s scoring record is impressive, major trophies have eluded the team since his arrival. Perez promised that Mbappe will succeed at Real Madrid and stated that the player, along with Vinicius and Jude Bellingham, will remain with the club. As elections loom on June 7, Perez is seeking re-election amid scrutiny regarding the team's recent performance and managerial changes.

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Key Details

•Perez claims Mbappe's transfer has not been a success so far.
•Mbappe has scored 86 goals in 103 appearances.
•Real Madrid has not won titles since Mbappe joined.
•Jose Mourinho is announced as the new manager for the team.
•Perez's re-election campaign takes place on June 7.

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1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid Boss Perez Admits Mbappe Transfer Hasn’t Been A Success

What they're saying

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Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has confessed that Kylian Mbappe’s high-profile, 2024 transfer from Paris-Saint Germain hasn’t been a success up until now.
— Yahoo Sports

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