In a press conference on Thursday, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti discussed several topics, including some related to the transfer market. The Italian manager revealed that the club already has Karim Benzema’s replacement, in response to a question about a possible arrival of Mbappé this summer.
Real Madrid arrived in the United States last Wednesday for their pre-season summer tour. The squad was completed on Thursday with the arrival of several internationals, including Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, and David Alaba. With all players now available, coach Carlo Ancelotti can focus on preparing for the upcoming friendly matches, including a Clasico against FC Barcelona.
During the press conference, Ancelotti expressed his satisfaction with the new signings and their potential contributions to the team. He mentioned Fran Garcia, Joselu, Arda Güler, and Jude Bellingham as valuable additions to the squad. Ancelotti also confirmed that he plans to experiment with a new system at the start of the season.
When asked about the rumors surrounding Kylian Mbappé, Ancelotti declined to discuss players from other teams but assured that the club doesn’t need to sign another striker to replace Karim Benzema, who left for Saudi Arabia this summer. He mentioned Joselu as a possible replacement and stated that the team can adapt its system to suit the players’ characteristics.
