When you sign what is considered the best player in the world, it is expected to come with many privileges and the spotlight is pointed in that direction. Kylian Mbappe arrived at Real Madrid after a seven-year wait and landed at a club that had just won everything. His presentation was stellar, with the new Bernabéu packed to the rafters, and with the feeling that the Frenchman was the Galactic star to put the icing on the cake of a dream Real Madrid.

He was given neither the number 7, owned by star player Vinicius, nor captain Modric's 10, but the 9 vacated by compatriot Benzema. He arrived quietly, chose to keep a low profile and fitted in as if he were a meritorious player to the place he was given.

Can you imagine Figo, Zidane, Ronaldo, Beckham or Cristiano playing out of their natural position? Can you imagine any of the galacticos adapting to the way the others play? Well, with Mbappe it has happened. And although things are not going well for the Frenchman, for the moment there is no alternative plan to change the dynamic. With humility and far removed from the egos that usually accompany the big stars, Mbappe is waiting for his time to come.

Ancelotti has made it clear

In case there was any doubt, Ancelotti has made it clear: 'I didn't want to change the position of the player who makes the difference'. Vinicius ahead of Mbappe, in a clear gesture that hierarchies still hold sway in a dressing room where the latest arrival must bide his time even if he is the signing longed for for many years.

Mbappe is being criticised for not defending when what made him the star of the market chosen by Real Madrid was the way he attacked, his ability to score goals. Until that moment arrives, the Frenchman snorts without making excuses, which would be the easiest thing to do. Humility, integration, team-building, trying to defend better and sharpening his aim is the recipe for the least galactic of all the galacticos brought in by Florentino Perez.