it's not surprising that they desperately threw everything they had at him. They crave recognition among Europe's elite more than anything else, and seeing their crown jewel walk to Real for free would have hurt them immensely in that regard. We'll see how ceding power to Mbappe will shake out for them, especially when you have guys like Neymar and Messi on your team as well ... but whatever trouble it causes, they'll take it, given the alternative.
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