Overview
- Senior club figures have reportedly removed Kylian Mbappé’s 'untouchable' tag and told him he could be sold if he does not stop causing disruption in the dressing room.
- Mbappé and his inner circle say they believe teammate Vinicius Jr. or members of his camp are leaking negative stories to portray the French forward as the 'bad guy.'
- The row followed a string of flashpoints including a training argument with Álvaro Arbeloa’s staff, a public complaint that he was made 'fourth‑choice striker,' and a holiday to Sardinia while recovering from a hamstring problem.
- Club president Florentino Pérez continues to publicly back Mbappé, but widespread reporting that José Mourinho is set to return as coach adds a possible new decision‑maker on transfers and dressing‑room control.
- If Madrid move to sell or change roles for either Mbappé or Vinicius, the decision would affect team harmony, transfer planning and the club’s hopes of ending consecutive trophy‑less seasons.