Kylian Mbappe Shocks Real Madrid Fans: Absent from US Preseason Tour, but Major New Investment Revealed!

Real Madrid are about to commence their preseason tour of the United States, but Kylian Mbappe won’t be there. Possibly the most tedious transfer saga of all-time, it finally came to an end this spring. This after we were subjected to hearing about Mbappe to Madrid incessantly during 2023, 2022 and 2021.

Mbappe will miss the USA tour as he’s currently on extended holiday, following his extended tour of duty with France at the Euros.

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However, the superstar of galacticos isn’t just kicking back on the beach sipping mai tais. He’s actually been making moves, as he just became majority owner of his boyhood club, Caen.

So he’ll find ways to keep himself busy until his expected debut in a Madrid shirt, August 14, in the UEFA Super Cup.

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Madrid’s other signing this summer, Endrick, is expected to make his Real Madrid debut in this match, as he traveled with the rest of the squad for this match.

Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo and Eder Militao are expected to join up the traveling party later, as they are on post Copa America holiday.

The list of absentees goes on however, Dani Carvajal is on summer vacation following Spain’s Euro 2024 title. Meanwhile the Frenchmen trio of Eduardo Camavinga, Ferland Mendy and Aurelien Tchouameni did not make the trip across the pond.

They might be in contention to feature in the preseason el Clasico this weekend. Meanwhile David Alaba is out, as he continues his injury rehabilitation.

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The absence of Kylian Mbappe from Real Madrid’s preseason tour of the United States has left fans disappointed but not without excitement. While fans may not get to see Mbappe in action just yet, they can look forward to seeing the rest of the Real Madrid squad in action as they gear up for the upcoming season.One player who is making waves in Mbappe’s absence is Endrick, the latest signing for Real Madrid. Endrick is expected to make his debut for the club during the preseason tour, giving fans a glimpse of what he can bring to the team. Alongside Endrick, players like Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo, and Eder Militao are also set to join the squad later after enjoying a well-deserved post-Copa America holiday.However, it’s not just about the new signings at Real Madrid. The team will also be missing key players like Dani Carvajal, Eduardo Camavinga, Ferland Mendy, and Aurelien Tchouameni during the preseason tour. Despite their absence, fans can look forward to potentially seeing them in action during the preseason el Clasico this weekend.In the midst of all the roster changes, one thing remains constant – the excitement and anticipation for the upcoming season. With new signings, familiar faces, and promising talent, Real Madrid is poised to make a strong statement in the coming months.As fans eagerly await the start of the new season, there is no doubt that Real Madrid will be a team to watch. Stay tuned for more updates and insights as we bring you all the latest news from the world of soccer.

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Source: Los Angeles Times (edited)