Real Madrid snub Mbappe’s demand for number 7 shirt to keep Vinicius Jr. happy

Real Madrid do not want to upset the happiness of their squad in their bid to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe this summer, after his decision not to renew his contract with the Parisians.

The 24-year-old forward, whose current contract expires in 2024, could join Los Blancos this summer as PSG are keen to offload the superstar so as not to lose him for free next summer.

According to Sportskeeda, Madrid have refused to meet the two demands from Kylian Mbappe to join the Spanish club this summer as they want to keep Vinicius Junior happy.

The 2022 World Cup Golden Boot winner reportedly wants to play as a winger and not in a central role, but Vinicius currently occupies that position.

Mbappe has also expressed a desire to wear the renowned No. 7 shirt at the Spanish club, although Vinicius recently acquired the number and will maintain it for the foreseeable future.

Mbappe’s Madrid move faces roadblock

Meanwhile, the much-discussed potential transfer of Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid faces a significant hurdle due to his loyalty bonus, PSG Talk reports.

The Frenchman's loyalty bonus is apparently worth €70 million (pre-tax); therefore, Mbappe does not want to lose that money after he demanded he be paid upfront.