Ronaldo supports Kylian Mbappe for the Ballon d’Or ‘if he signs with Real Madrid,’ compares Jude Bellingham to Zinedine Zidane.
Ronaldo Nazario, the legendary former Real Madrid player and Ballon d’Or winner, has expressed his belief that Kylian Mbappe will finally win the prestigious award if he moves to the Spanish capital this summer. Mbappe has long been linked with a move to Real Madrid, and his rise to stardom has only intensified those rumors.
Speaking to Mail Sport, Ronaldo stated, “We have to wait until it’s official before talking about it in detail, but everyone is excited about Kylian Mbappe in Madrid. He is an amazing player and will be one of the best players of this moment. I think it’s a very good choice for him if he joins Madrid. I think he will finally get the Ballon d’Or if he joins Real.”
Ronaldo also highlighted the support Mbappe would receive at Real Madrid, both on and off the field. He said, “In Madrid, he will have a team supporting him with every decision he makes. He will have a team to support him on the field and off the field as well. They will protect him. But, I think he had a very good time at PSG.”
Despite their current strong position, with a star-studded squad and a seven-point lead at the top of La Liga, Real Madrid is still striving to regain their dominance in Europe. Ronaldo praised the signing of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund last summer as a step towards achieving that goal. He said, “I love the way Jude Bellingham plays. The way he is playing at Madrid, scoring goals in almost every match, I love to watch him play. He goes forward all the time.”
Real Madrid has also been linked with a move for Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, as they continue to search for a true goalscorer since the departure of Karim Benzema. Ronaldo commented on the potential signing, saying, “Real Madrid’s policy is to have the best players in the world. Haaland is one of the best players in the world. Everyone wants to have Haaland. He is at an unbelievable club.”
If Real Madrid were to secure the signings of Haaland, Mbappe, and Bellingham, Ronaldo believes it would be reminiscent of the Galacticos era. He said, “If it happens, it’s going to be crazy. Watching Real Madrid playing with all of those players together. It will be an unbelievable team that will achieve remarkable things.”
Ronaldo acknowledged that managing such a talented group of players would be a challenge for Carlo Ancelotti, but he expressed confidence in the coach’s ability to handle the situation. He concluded, “Putting good players together is easier than putting bad players together. It won’t be too much of a problem for the coach.”