Kylian Mbappé, the French star who has revolutionized the world football scene, is located in the center of a storm in Real Madrid after receiving the iconic number 10 shirt, inherited from the legendary Luka Modric. However, the emotion of assuming this symbolic dorsal has been tarnished by the unprecedented demands imposed by President Florentino Pérez for the 2025-26 season. According to sources close to the club, Mbappé is furious to the three strict conditions that have been communicated to him, which mark a milestone in the history of the white club for his unusual character and his high level of demand. These demands, which seek to consolidate the Frenchman as the absolute leader of the team, have generated internal tensions and have tested the relationship between the player and the directive.

The first condition imposed by Pérez is that Mbappé must reach a minimum of 40 goals in all competitions of the season. This goal, although ambitious, is not entirely unattainable for a striker of his caliber, who has already demonstrated his scoring capacity with 31 goals in LaLiga in his first campaign with Real Madrid and a total of 43 goals in 56 games. However, what has outraged French is the explicit pressure of overcoming its own personal record of 44 goals in a season, established with Paris Saint-Germain. This requirement, according to the player’s environment, is perceived as a way to force him to perform at the maximum without considering external factors, such as adaptation to the team or possible injuries. Mbappé, who has already overcome moments of doubt at the club, feels that this goal is a disproportionate imposition that puts his trust and focus on the collective game at risk.

The second condition is related to its role as Real Madrid media and commercial leader. With T -shirt number 10, the club expects Mbappé not only to be the reference in the field, but also the visible face of the white brand globally. This includes actively participating in advertising campaigns, promotional events and activities with sponsors, something that French has avoided in the past to focus on their football. The directive, aware of the commercial impact of players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, who generated millions in t -shirt sales, expects Mbappé to drive a new commercial fever. However, the striker considers that these extra responsibilities could distract him from his main objective: to perform to the maximum in each party. The pressure of being the commercial banner of the club, combined with sports expectations, has generated a feeling of frustration in the player, which feels that it is being demanded more than reasonable.

The third condition, and perhaps the most controversial, is the obligation to tactically adapt to the Xabi Alonso system, the new Real Madrid coach after the departure of Carlo Ancelotti. Pérez has insisted that Mbappé should fit perfectly into Alonso’s scheme, which implies sacrifices in his individualistic play style. During his first season, Mbappé faced criticism for his lack of connection with colleagues such as Vinícius Júnior, and the directive expects the Frenchman to assume a more associative role, prioritizing the collective over his individual flashes. This demand has been particularly difficult to accept for Mbappé, who is considered a determining player for his ability to unbalance alone. The idea of modifying his essence as a footballer to fit into a rigid system has generated friction with the directive, especially because the French feels that he is not giving the necessary margin to shine in his natural style.

Mbappé’s fury not only derives from the conditions itself, but also from the context in which they have been communicated. After a first year in which he did not fully comply with expectations, with moments of irregularity and criticism for his performance in key matches such as the classic, the French expected a vote of unconditional confidence by the club. On the other hand, these demands have been interpreted as a lack of support, which has fueled tensions. Despite his recent scoring streak, including a memorable hat-trick against Manchester City in the Champions League, Mbappé feels that Pérez’s demands are a way of questioning his commitment to the project.

The impact of these conditions transcends the sports. In the costumes, the situation of Mbappé has generated some concern, especially among the youngest players, who see in him a natural leader but also a figure under constant pressure. The fans, on the other hand, are divided: some support Pérez’s decision to demand the maximum of French, while others fear that these demands can alien the star and affect their performance. What is clear is that season 2025-26 will be decisive for Mbappé. With the 10 -back shirt on the back, the Frenchman has the opportunity to mark an era at Real Madrid, but also faces the challenge of meeting unprecedented expectations. The relationship with Florentino Pérez, who in the past has already dealt with great caliber stars, will be key to determining if Mbappé manages to overcome this obstacle or if, on the contrary, the pressure ends up fracturing his white dream.