Real Madrid's Andriy Lunin picked his favourite between Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe as both the stars are being linked to the La Liga giants.
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- Madrid allegedly vying for both Haaland & Mbappe
- French striker reported to join Los Blancos in the summer
- Lunin tasked to pick between the two prolific forwards
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Both Haaland and Mbappe have been heavily linked with moves to Real Madrid, with ongoing speculation surrounding their potential transfers to the Santiago Bernabeu. While most fans would be divided on their opinions, Lunin had little doubt while making his pick during a quick-fire Q&A.
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WHAT LUNIN SAID
Lunin had no qualms in choosing Manchester City's Norwegian sensation over the France and Paris Saint-Germain talisman. The goalkeeper told : "As a number nine, Erling Haaland."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Lunin's choice seems to be guided by Haaland's suitability as a traditional number nine, contrasting with Mbappe's versatility across various attacking positions. If either of the superstars joins Madrid, it would be a Galactico signing further strengthening the team alongside talents like Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Mbappe has reportedly already made his choice to leave PSG in the summer. But he wants to do so on amicable terms and has allegedly promised to give up on a heftyloyalty bonus of €80 million (£69m/$86m), in the event of a summer exit from Paris.
