F. Cannavaro: "Real" needs a player like Mbappe who could fill the gap left by Ronaldo" © E. Žaldario/LFF

Former Real Madrid midfielder Fabio Cannavaro believes that the "white" team is missing one player for long-term success. According to the former footballer, Real still hasn't filled the gap left in attack after Cristiano Ronaldo's departure. Once the Madrid team buys a player of similar caliber, they will be able to compete again for the UEFA Champions League and other important titles. F. Cannavaro knows exactly which player could compensate for this loss. "Real Madrid needs a player like Mbappe – young and ambitious, capable of following in Cristiano Ronaldo's footsteps," the Italian told AS newspaper. "It's normal that he has been in Real Madrid's sights for a long time, but it's also understandable why PSG doesn't want to sell him. They also have ambitions and want to win the Champions League. I think it will certainly not be easy to sign him. I know the PSG president and I know how important it is for him to win. PSG will fight tooth and nail for Mbappe," added F. Cannavaro. According to various sources, Kylian Mbappe could have joined Real Madrid this summer, but the coronavirus crisis disrupted both the player's and the Madrid club's plans.