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Real Madrid transfer news: Carlo Ancelotti gives reaction to failed Kylian Mbappe pursuit

Kylian Mbappe
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Carlo Ancelotti insists he feels "no disappointment" at Real Madrid's failure to sign Kylian Mbappe this summer.

Madrid tried desperately to prise the France international away from PSG during the final days of the window.

The Spanish giants made several bids for Mbappe, the final one of which was worth in excess of £171m, but did not receive a response from the Ligue 1 leaders.

And Ancelotti brushed off a reporter's question about whether he was frustrated that a deal did not materialise.

"There is no disappointment, but it is clear that he is a great player and we wish him luck. We have a very strong squad," he said.

Yet Madrid's pursuit always felt a little opportunistic, and there was presumably a realisation at the club that it would be difficult to get PSG to accept an offer this summer.

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