Real Madrid and PSG presidents strengthen relationship after Super League demise | OneFootball

For years, the relationship between Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain was defined by tension, mistrust, and high-profile disagreements. 

From the Neymar transfer saga to the long pursuit of Kylian Mbappe, the two clubs found themselves on opposite sides of several major battles. 

Now, according to a report from MARCA, there has finally been a shift in that dynamic.

The outlet claims that the relationship between Real Madrid president Florentino Perez and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been restored after a long period of friction. 

What once looked like a permanent feud has now softened, with both leaders choosing a more diplomatic approach.

According to the outlet, the rivalry between the two clubs can be traced back to the moment when both teams showed interest in Neymar. 

At the time, there was irritation in Paris over Real Madrid’s attempts to position themselves for a future move. That tension only grew when Mbappe became the next major target.

The Mbappe feud

PSG managed to secure the French forward from Monaco ahead of Real Madrid, and that deal sparked what many described as a cold war between the two clubs. 

Madrid kept a close eye on Mbappe for years, while PSG were determined to keep him in Paris at all costs.

The situation reached its peak when Mbappe finally joined Real Madrid on a free transfer. 

Perez’s relationship with Al Khelaifi has improved. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Understandably, there was frustration over the belief that Madrid had been working behind the scenes to secure the move. 

From PSG’s perspective, it was a defeat in a long-running battle with the Spanish giants.

The Super League tension

At the same time, the European Super League project created an even deeper divide. Al-Khelaifi took a strong stance against the competition and aligned himself closely with UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin. 

That position put him directly at odds with Florentino Perez, who was one of the main faces of the Super League push.

However, things have started to change in recent months, as Real Madrid’s decision to step away from the Super League project helped ease tensions. 

According to the report, both presidents eventually realised that continuing the feud would benefit no one.

One symbolic moment came when Real Madrid congratulated PSG on their Champions League triumph. 

That gesture helped open the door for a calmer and more respectful relationship between the two clubs.

Now, the relationship between Perez and Al-Khelaifi is said to be not just stable, but even cordial again. 

After years of disputes over transfers, politics, and European competitions, both sides appear ready to move forward.