It wasn't long after Al-Khelaifi's interview appeared on L'Equipe's front page that Real Madrid supporters had a #freeMbappe campaign trending on social media in Spain in response to the comments. The 22-year-old, like Neymar before him, is 'imprisoned' by the richest club in the world and nothing Real Madrid, or previously Barcelona, can do about it. Carlo Ancelotti's first press conference back in charge at Real Madrid last week was full of references to returning loanees and improving players already at the club. Real Madrid also want Campos. He wants to play for Real Madrid, they believe.

Source: Daily Mail June 08, 2021 18:01 UTC