He Surprises with His Statements Expressing His Desire to Join Real Madrid
In his first interview in Spain, Kylian Mbappé openly expressed that it had always been his childhood dream to play for Real Madrid. While some may find it hard to grasp, the allure of the iconic club goes beyond borders. Regardless of nationality, countless fans around the world admire what many consider the greatest team on the planet.
Mbappé isn’t alone in this sentiment. Konstantinos Karetsas, one of Europe’s most promising young talents, has echoed similar admiration. Though born in Belgium, the 16-year-old represents Greece at youth international level and is already making waves at Genk with performances that mark him as a rising star.
What stands out most is how clear Konstantinos Karetsas is about his long-term goals. In a recent interview, he didn’t hesitate to say, “I think the Spanish league is the best.” Still, he finds himself torn: “I dream of Barcelona or Real Madrid, I have no preference.”
It’s a gesture toward Spain’s two football giants, hinting at a potential future battle for his signature. However, a move doesn’t appear imminent. Karetsas emphasized his current focus, saying, “But first let me prove my worth at Genk.”
Another Market Duel Between Real Madrid and Barcelona
If it happens, Karetsas could become the next talent to spark a transfer showdown between Real Madrid and Barcelona. The two clubs have clashed before over young stars — like Endrick, when Barça felt confident the Brazilian striker would join them, believing he had already chosen to wear their colors.
However, reality played out quite differently. When the opportunity arose, Endrick didn’t hesitate to choose the Merengues. Meanwhile, Barcelona had to settle for Vitor Roque. Although the club presented him as the superior option, hindsight suggests it was more of a cover-up than a confident choice.
This isn’t the first time Real Madrid has come out on top in a transfer battle with their eternal rivals. Both clubs had their eyes on Arda Güler, with even Deco personally traveling to try and secure the deal. But once again, Barça came up short, and Madrid claimed the victory.
