As uncertainty looms over Rodrygo’s future and Real Madrid targets Athletic Club’s Nico Williams for the right wing, a surprising suggestion has sparked debate among fans: bringing in PSG’s Ousmane Dembélé — a player once dismissed as a Barcelona flop.
The Case for Dembélé:
- Reborn at PSG: Since arriving in 2023, Dembélé has scored 39 goals and delivered 27 assists, shedding his injury-prone reputation.
- Tactical Fit: Naturally right-footed and dangerous from the right wing — a role Real Madrid lacks, with Vinicius and Mbappé both favoring the left.
- Potential Synergy: His chemistry with fellow Frenchman Kylian Mbappé could be explosive if reunited in Madrid.
Fan Opinions Are Divided:
- Supporters say: “He’d be a brilliant signing.”
- Critics argue: “Why not go for Bukayo Saka, Savinho, or Takefusa Kubo? Dembélé is still a gamble.”
Barcelona fans are also torn — some label him a “traitor,” while others admit he’s improved.
But Here’s the Twist:
If Xabi Alonso takes over as manager, this entire conversation may be irrelevant. He reportedly prefers a system without traditional wingers, relying on dual attacking midfielders and dynamic wingbacks like Alejandro Grimaldo and Jeremie Frimpong.
So the true question isn’t “Dembélé or Nico?” — it’s “Will Real Madrid even use wingers in the new era?”
As ruler of this footballing realm, would you endorse a Dembélé–Mbappé partnership? Or does another right-wing contender deserve the crown?
