‘They are the two best in the world’ - Real Madrid president backs Mbappe and Vinicius

The Madrid stars have come under criticism this season for their performances, with the club failing to secure a title in back-to-back campaigns.

Recently, Madrid fans signed millions of petitions requesting the club to get Mbappé out of the team.

With the fans not happy with the situation of the club, Perez has come out to defend the star players.

Dismissing claims that the two are incompatible on the pitch, he was emphatic: "It's nonsense. They are the two best in the world."

Addressing recent speculation about the Brazilian's future, the president made his desire clear. "I would love for him to stay for life," he stated, refuting rumours of a contract dispute. "They say he is asking for a lot of money, but that's a lie." 

The president also defended Mbappé, whose form was questioned by some fans during the final stretch of the season. He suggested that the French forward's difficulties were due to a tactical adjustment. 

"Mbappé has played in a position that was not the one he had been playing in at PSG," he noted. "That has also unsettled him a bit."

When questioned about the club's next manager, he remained tight-lipped on potential candidates but took a moment to praise former coach José Mourinho for his impact. 

"He gave us tremendous competitiveness," he recalled, highlighting the team's progress under the Portuguese manager.

"With him, we reached three Champions League semifinals and, for various reasons, we did not make it to the final. 

“And from then on, the others, who were also good coaches, won six Champions Leagues in 10 years," he added, before clarifying, "But I have not spoken with Mourinho." 

“He stressed that no decision has been made and that his focus is first on the upcoming electoral process.