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Eli Junior Kroupi, the striker considered the “new Mbappe” is in the sights of Barca and Real Madrid.

Real Madrid already have a trio of excellent young strikers in Vinicius, Rodrygo and Endrick. Barca are leading La Liga thanks to the strongest attack in the league. However, that has not stopped the two giants of Spanish football from pursuing the same name: Eli Junior Kroupi.

The 18-year-old striker has been a sensation in Ligue 2, with four goals and one assist in eight games. Junior Kroupi actually impressed last season, scoring five goals and providing three assists in 31 appearances. The 17-year-old’s exploits have not kept Lorient in Ligue 1, but have put him on the radar of Juventus, AC Milan and Napoli.

However, Junior Kroupi has rejected offers from Italy, staying with the goal of bringing his childhood club back to Ligue 1. Everything is still going according to plan, when he scored 4 goals in 8 matches and helped Lorient temporarily stand 2nd in the Ligue 2 table. But now, everything may change when the two giants of La Liga also start to pay attention to the latest young talent of French football.

Junior Kroupi is a phenomenon in Ligue 2 this season with 4 goals after 8 matches.

The allure of Barca and Real Madrid is certainly enough to tempt a striker who has represented France at every youth level, from U16 to U19. The fact that he is playing in Ligue 2 and is valued at just €10 million will also make it easier to sign Junior Kroupi. And don’t be fooled by that, because it’s not without reason that this striker is considered “ the new Mbappe ”.

Like the French captain, Junior Kroupi also possesses terrifying speed, skillful technique and the ability to exploit space extremely well. His only drawback is that he is thin and can only kick “one stick”. But don’t forget that this kid is only 18 years old, and still has a lot of time to improve himself.