Kylian Mbappé Will Miss Paris Olympics 2024 After Real Madrid Move

Market insiders claimed a big scoop when Real Madrid footballer Kylian Mbappé said he would not be playing for France at the Paris Olympics 2024. 

This comes a few weeks after he moved from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid where he cannot represent his nation due to the club’s engagements and timetable.

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Kylian Mbappé Prioritizes Club Commitments Over Paris Olympics 2024

Kylian Mbappé himself has spoken during Euros saying ‘For the Olympics, my club has a very clear position. I think that I will not take part in the Games. ’ This is the sentiment that real Madrid for instance has taken in prioritizing their preseason competing matches forgetting that Olympic achieves are supposed to be an amalgamation of the best talent from the world club and national teams.

Disappointment for French Fans as Mbappé Skips Home Olympics

The news is dearly unwelcome to soccer followers with a sting especially to those in France who anticipated the star to feature in the Paris Olympics 2024. 

Mbappé would have been looking forward to playing for France in the Olympics for his home-based fans to see him but with the recent switch to join Real Madrid and subsequent club engagements have overshadowed that goal.

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Paris Olympics 2024 vs. Euros and Club Season

Kylian Mbappé is at the moment leading France in the Euros, it is the second significant continental tournament for European countries after the international Nation Football competition. 

This was not possible because the Paris Olympics 2024 will start only 10 days after the Euros final, which meant that it was not possible for Mbappé to participate in both these tournaments. 

To make matters worse for France’s preparation for the upcoming Olympic tournament that starts on the 24th of July against their close rivals the United States, Pogba was also expected to feature for his club team in the Spanish La Liga that begins on the 18th of August.

Real Madrid’s Preseason and Competitive Fixtures

Meanwhile the La Liga teams have organized friendly games in preseason as follows; Real Madrid: July 31- vs AC Milan, August 2 -vs Barcelona, August 6 -vs Chelsea. Such matches plus the UEFA Super Cup game against Atalanta on August 14 are important for the club’s acclimatization and promotion sessions and therefore, must have Mbappé’s participation.

Club vs. Country: The Dilemma of the Paris Olympics 2024

This is not the same as the case with the World Cup or the following European Championship, since clubs have the right to refuse Olympic participation to their players. 

Thus, Madrid’s decision to withdraw Mbappé from the Paris Olympics 2024 is consistent with the club’s priorities of trying to ensure that he slot perfectly into the team and can take part in important pre-season and early season games.

Mbappé’s Statement on Missing the Paris Olympics 2024

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Mbappé also said, for example, ‘Signing a new team in September would not be the best starting my adventure,” explaining the true value of starting strong with Real Madrid. 

Finally, he apologized for his remarks and encouraged France to present the Olympic team announcing he will be a fan to support them until they get the gold medal.

Broader Impact: Other Stars Opt Out of the Paris Olympics 2024

Paris Olympics 2024 will not be blessed with stars like Kylian Mbappé for various reasons not related to the Olympics. 

There were also concerns in social media as to why Lionel Messi pulled out of the competition, opting not to pursue an Olympic gold despite the potential of winning more of it.

Conclusion: Paris Olympics 2024 Without Mbappé

Considering the above discussion, it can be concluded that the exclusion of Kylian Mbappé from the Paris Olympics 2024 is a major blow for the event as well as the audience in France. 

Nevertheless, his case being committed to Real Madrid is evident on how club level responsibilities transverse country responsibilities. 

When Paris Olympics 2024 deploys nearer, emphasis will be given to how other athletes and teams perform when some of such highly rated players are not around.