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![](/<figure><img alt="Mbappé drops a hint about a Real Madrid arrival" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/3a8f8f0ee5467fd672399693ae634be2" data-uuid="c3f8d165-b8b9-38f9-8a58-da9146162d94"><figcaption>Mbappé drops a hint about a Real Madrid arrival</figcaption></figure><p>Mbappé teases a new signing for Real</p><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/3a8f8f0ee5467fd672399693ae634be2" width="1200" data-uuid="c3f8d165-b8b9-38f9-8a58-da9146162d94"><p>Mbappé drops a hint about a Real Madrid arrival</p><p>While the hierarchy of central defenders evolves over the years, one name continues to stand out with impressive consistency: Dayot Upamecano. The Frenchman keeps delivering top-class performances for Bayern Munich, solidifying his status as an indispensable pillar of the French national team. His profile is a perfect blend of everything modern football demands: devastating physical strength, astonishing speed over fifty meters, remarkable composure, and a passing ability that breaks defensive lines. It’s no surprise, then, that his name is buzzing in the offices of Europe’s biggest clubs.</p><p>The contract situation only adds fuel to the fire. With a deal running until June 2026, Upamecano will be free to negotiate with any club of his choosing from January 1. This window will surely whet appetites, as his status as a dominant defender is now beyond dispute.</p><h2>Mbappé’s pointed tribute—and subtle wink</h2><p>Kylian Mbappé, who lines up alongside him for the national team, didn’t hesitate to publicly praise his compatriot’s rise.</p><blockquote>“He’s feeling great, he’s full of confidence and assurance. He’s right in the mix for the world’s best defender (this season). For me, he’s among these dominant defenders,” said the France captain, before listing the Bayern man’s qualities: “He’s able to match strikers for pace, win duels. He’s a tactical asset.”</blockquote><p>But Mbappé didn’t stop there. With a smile, he dropped a line that instantly set tongues wagging:</p><blockquote>“He’s at a big club, Bayern—there aren’t many better… But there are better.”</blockquote><p>A barely veiled wink, followed by a warning:</p><blockquote>“When you’re talking about a player of this caliber, every club will be on the lookout to sign him…”</blockquote><p>In this long-distance duel, a clear message was sent: the battle for Upamecano is just beginning. Bayern, PSG, Real Madrid… all are already gearing up for what could become one of the biggest transfer sagas of the coming months.</p>)
![](/<figure><img alt="U17 World Cup: 5 things to know about René Mitongo, the " src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/509d653c26877971fab1567f7284930d" data-uuid="ccb929b7-d34f-3fd0-8bf1-065b2d823151"><figcaption>U17 World Cup: 5 things to know about René Mitongo, the "future Romelu Lukaku"</figcaption></figure><p>5 things to know about the future Romelu Lukaku</p><img height="0" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/foot_africa_articles_352/509d653c26877971fab1567f7284930d" width="1200" data-uuid="ccb929b7-d34f-3fd0-8bf1-065b2d823151"><p>René Mitongo/@Sudinfo</p><p>The Belgian prodigy René Mitongo has emerged as one of the standout attractions of th<a href="https://foot-africa.com/actualites/monde/">e</a><a href="https://foot-africa.com/en/news/world/"> U17 World Cup.</a></p><p>The Standard Liège forward currently holds second place in the tournament's top scorers chart with 4 goals, alongside Czech striker Vit Škrkoň and Italy's Samuele Inacio, just one behind Portugal's Anísio Cabral (5 goals).</p><p>Here are 5 things you need to know about René Mitongo, the young star dubbed the future Romelu Lukaku.</p><ul><li>After spells at KV Mechelen (2014-2015), KSK Heist (2015-2017), Lierse SK (2017-2018), Waasland-Beveren (2018-2019), and KAA Gent (2019-2020), he joined Standard Liège in 2020.</li><li></li><li>He was promoted to the first team before the start of the 2025-2026 season.</li><li>He has made 4 appearances for the senior team so far, but is yet to score or provide an assist.</li><li>In 15 matches for the U17 national team across all competitions, he has netted 9 goals.</li><li>According to the specialist website Transfermarkt, his market value is estimated at 250 thousand euros.</li></ul>)
![](/<figure><img alt="VfB eye new striker signing: eight candidates linked to the club!" src="https://media.zenfs.com/en/onefootball_articles_802/f61872ad69fa663598f3413503872746" data-uuid="d2b4f177-aa17-33c5-93a2-e3bf7becc9be"><figcaption>VfB eye new striker signing: eight candidates linked to the club!</figcaption></figure><p>VfB Stuttgart is continuing to push forward in its search for a striker, and the list of potential reinforcements is steadily growing. According to 'Stuttgarter Nachrichten', Arnaud Kalimuendo remains at the top of the list. After his summer move from Stade Rennes to Nottingham Forest, he has yet to really settle in.</p><p>A loan could make sense for all parties, but the competition is fierce—even Champions League clubs are said to be interested.</p><p>That’s why the VfB planners are also working on alternative solutions in parallel. According to various sources, Thijs Dallinga (FC Bologna) and Promise David (Union Saint-Gilloise) are also on the shortlist.</p><div></div><p>Additionally, the Swabians are looking into Romeo Vermant (Club Brugge) and Rafiu Duronsinmi (Viktoria Plzen). Milan Vukotic (Partizan Belgrade) is also said to have been intensively scouted.</p><p>New in the rumor mill: Esteban Lepaul from Stade Rennes, who has impressed with a strong start, as well as Jeremy Arevalo from Racing Santander. </p><p><em>This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. <a href="https://onefootball.com/de/news/vfb-will-im-sturm-nachlegen-insgesamt-8-kandidaten-gehandelt-41954031">You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.</a></em></p><hr><p>📸 ERWIN SCHERIAU</p>)