Michael Owen, a former Real Madrid striker, believes that Kylian Mbappe would need to leave the Spanish giants for the club to realistically pursue Erling Haaland. Currently playing for Manchester City, Haaland continues to be linked with a future move to the Bernabeu, yet Owen argues that the two elite forwards cannot effectively share the same team.
Owen pointed out that both players thrive in similar roles, noting that current tactical debates already exist regarding how to balance Mbappe alongside Vinicius Junior. He suggested that trying to force two of the world’s best strikers into one lineup is impractical. Reflecting on his own time at the club, Owen warned that simply collecting star players does not guarantee trophies.
While Haaland was connected to Madrid during his Borussia Dortmund days before his 2022 move to England, rumors have persisted despite his long-term deal with Manchester City. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe fulfilled his long-term goal of joining Madrid as a free agent in 2024. Although he has recorded 86 goals in 103 matches, the team remains without a major trophy. With the squad already featuring stars like Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior, plus significant recent investments, the club is unlikely to spend heavily on another forward like Haaland anytime soon.
