Cofidis make joke signing announcement of Kylian Mbappé

With the arrival of August, the cycling market has opened, and teams have wasted no time in announcing their new roster for the 2024 season. Among the first announcements were the names of Magnus Cort, Andreas Leknessund and other talented cyclists who will change teams for the next campaign. However, the announcement that has grabbed everyone's attention is the "signing" of star football player Kylian Mbappé by the Cofidis team.

Kylian Mbappé, whose name has been on everyone's lips since he announced his intention not to renew his contract with Paris Saint-Germain, has been the subject of speculation about his future. Among the many options that have been considered, Real Madrid has been one of the most mentioned clubs in relation to a possible transfer of the talented French striker.

However, to the surprise of many, the Cofidis cycling team decided to take a playful approach amid all the hype surrounding Mbappé's uncertain future. Through its social networks, the team announced, humorously, that the footballer would be joining its ranks for next season.

The tweet posted by the Gallic squad read as follows, "On August 01, we are proud to welcome a new sprinter to our ranks. Kylian Mbappé will also have the mission of helping Guillaume Martin to lap the next Tour de France."

Although clearly a joke, the news quickly spread widely on social media, generating a myriad of reactions from cycling and soccer fans alike. Cofidis' quip has been applauded by many as a clever way to capitalize on the media interest surrounding Mbappé and his impending club switch.

However, it is important to remember that the future of Kylian Mbappé remains unknown, and so far his destination for next season has not been officially confirmed. Speculation about a possible move to Real Madrid continues, but we will have to wait for the summer soap opera to be resolved to know the final destination of the young French striker.

Meanwhile, cycling fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the 2024 season, with team changes and signings already announced, which promise to breathe new life into the competitions and add excitement to the world's most important cycling races. The cycling transfer market has started with a bang, and the "addition" of Mbappé to the Cofidis team has shown that this summer will leave no one indifferent.