Sneijder: Real don’t need Haaland, Mbappé changes everything | OneFootball

Wesley Sneijder, former Inter champion but also a footballer who grew up at Real Madrid, has expressed a strong and unconventional opinion about the possible arrival of Erling Haaland at Los Blancos and the tactical evolution of Kylian Mbappé.

Sneijder surprises: “Real doesn’t need Haaland. With Mbappé, everything is different”

Wesley Sneijder knows Real Madrid well. Before becoming a legend with Inter’s Treble-winning team, the Dutchman wore the white shirt and for this reason continues to closely follow their technical and transfer choices. In a recent interview, the former midfielder gave a surprising opinion on one of the most debated topics of recent years: the potential arrival of Erling Haaland at the Bernabéu.

“Haaland to Madrid? I think Real did well not to sign him,” Sneijder explained. The Dutchman recalled how, at one point, the club had envisioned a star-studded trio with Mbappé on the left and Haaland as center forward, a combination that would have made Europe tremble. However, according to him, the picture has completely changed.

“Mbappé has become a true striker. The way he moves, how he attacks the space, how he positions himself… it’s unique,” he declared. For Sneijder, the Frenchman is now much more effective as a pure forward than as a winger, making the signing of the Norwegian unnecessary. A choice, in his opinion, that also benefits Manchester City, relieved from the anxiety of losing their phenomenon. For Real, instead, it confirms that they have already found their perfect finisher.

Antonio Karol Giordano

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