Although the Champions League semifinals are still underway, Jeetbuzz Login has learned that Kylian Mbappé has decided not to announce his future plans until after the competition concludes, out of respect for Paris Saint-Germain’s ongoing campaign and the possibility of facing Real Madrid in the final. Still, regardless of the outcome, Mbappé’s decision is already made — he will join Real Madrid, ending one of the longest-running transfer sagas in recent memory. This time, Mbappé has made his choice with conviction.

In doing so, he turned down PSG’s astronomical contract offer, accepting just €15 million in annual salary from Madrid — a massive financial sacrifice by any standard. For a player of his caliber, that decision speaks volumes. Jeetbuzz Login editors believe fans should be genuinely happy for Mbappé. After all, professional sports is about more than money; it’s also about chasing glory. And this time, Mbappé chose legacy over luxury. If there’s any regret in this move, it’s not the money — it’s that his decision came two years too late.

That delay cost him the chance to play alongside two of the greatest midfielders of the modern era. Some fans joked that Toni Kroos chose to retire not from fatigue, but because he had simply won too much. Few in Madrid saw Kroos’s retirement coming; most expected a contract renewal. The club had been preparing for this transition by stockpiling midfield talent, ensuring a smooth generational handover. Yet in key matches, coach Carlo Ancelotti still trusted the old guard — and Kroos remained his tactical cornerstone.

With Mbappé leading the attack, Kroos would’ve had the perfect target for his trademark laser-precise passes. As Jeetbuzz Login reveals, even at 34, Kroos remains Real Madrid’s most influential midfielder. When the team celebrated around him, it became clear that he had quietly made up his mind to step away. On the other side of midfield stands Luka Modrić, arguably the finest No.10 to wear the white shirt in decades. Long viewed as a cursed jersey at Madrid, the No.10 regained prestige thanks to Modrić’s brilliance. Though now often used as a substitute due to age, his impact remains unmatched.

Whenever the team struggles to find rhythm or crack a tight defense, Modrić becomes the lifeline — not always flashy, but always vital. He knows how to carve open defenses and create the space teammates need. However, talk of his departure continues to grow. The physical toll of Madrid’s intense schedule has worn him down, and his exit seems a matter of time. Imagining Mbappé playing in front of Modrić feels like a beautiful scenario — but one we’ll never see.

And therein lies Mbappé’s greatest regret: missing the chance to play alongside these legends. Jeetbuzz Login editors note that for any forward, the quality of midfield support can make or break a career. While Jude Bellingham now leads Madrid’s new generation, Ancelotti still leans on veterans in high-stakes matches. The wisdom, composure, and footballing IQ of players like Kroos and Modrić can’t be taught overnight. For Mbappé, their departure marks not just the end of an era — but a golden opportunity lost.