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<p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><p style="display: none;">Article continues below</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="match-schedule">{"type":"match-schedule","data":{"competitionId":"34pl8szyvrbwcmfkuocjm3r6t"}}</script><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><ul><li>Los Blancos will travel to the USA on July 28</li><li>Mbappe will be on a break from football</li><li>Will return to training at Valdebebas on August 7</li></ul>

Explained: Why Kylian Mbappe will not be part of Real Madrid's pre-season tour of North America

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<p>The reigning champions of Spain and Europe will cross the Atlantic <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-pre-season-2024-tour-fixtures-results-tickets-watch/blt3e2b29496c3528e6" target="_blank">for their USA trip on July 28 </a>where they will engage in friendly matches against Milan, Barcelona and Chelsea. However, according to<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5642791/2024/07/17/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-us-tour/" target="_blank"> <em>The Athletic</em></a><em>, </em>their latest Galactico, Mbappe, will not be a part of the trip and will instead commence his pre-season training alongside his new teammates at the Valdebebas training facility from August 7 onwards.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Mbappe had been involved with the French national team in the European Championship and hence did not get an opportunity to take a break from action after a demanding club season with Paris Saint-Germain. And following <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/france-player-ratings-vs-spain-euro-2024-kylian-mbappe/blt75e589ca257de638" target="_blank">France's exit from Euro 2024 at the semi-final stage against Spain</a> on July 9, Mbappe, Carlo Ancelotti, and Real Madrid's management have collectively opted for a period of rest and recuperation for the star forward. It is expected that the forward will now embark on a vacation to unwind before getting back on the grass in the first week of August.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>At his introductory press conference as a Real Madrid player, <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-addresses-vinicius-junior-competition-real-madrid-sends-message-carlo-ancelotti/bltdb95b2447e730206" target="_blank">Mbappe revealed that he is ready to join Ancelotti's troops</a> but will comply with the club's decisions regarding his participation in pre-season activities. "If the club wants me to go, I will go," he told reporters.</p>

WHAT MBAPPE SAID

<p>Real Madrid aim to synchronize Mbappe's return to training with his compatriots from the French national team, including Ferland Mendy, Aurelien Tchouameni, and Eduardo Camavinga. It is believed that the club want Mbappe to make his debut in the<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-real-madrid-debut-sets-optimistic-target-update-broken-nose-euro-2024-france/blte3ea73a21cada682" target="_blank"> European Super Cup clash against Atalanta,</a> scheduled for August 14 in Warsaw, Poland.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE?

Explained: Why Kylian Mbappe will not be part of Real Madrid's pre-season tour of North America | Goal.com

Kylian Mbappe will reportedly not travel to North America in pre-season with the rest of the Real Madrid squad.

Explained: Why Kylian Mbappe will not be part of Real Madrid&apos;s pre-season tour of North America

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