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Kylian Mbappe joined Real Madrid on a free transfer in June 2024 after his contract at Paris St-Germain expired Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappe is set to have further assessments on a knee problem but will not have surgery at this stage. The 27-year-old France international has been struggling with an injury to the external ligament of his left knee since the end of 2025. He missed last week's Champions League play-off second leg against Benfica and has now travelled to Paris for more tests. Mbappe will be absent for Real's La Liga fixture with Getafe on Monday, while his availability to face Manchester City in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League tie next week is not clear. A bulletin from Mbappe's representatives said he was in the French capital with members of the Real Madrid medical staff. "In agreement with the club, he is undergoing further tests on his knee with the aim of optimising his follow-up care and preparing for his comeback, " said a statement. "No surgical intervention is being planned at the moment. " In a statement, Real Madrid added "the diagnosis of a sprain in his left knee has been confirmed, as well as the suitability of the conservative treatment currently being followed". Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said last week the decision to allow Mbappe, who has scored 38 goals in 33 appearances for the club this season, time to get back to full fitness was a mutual one. "It was a bit of a consensus between everyone and we think the best thing is that he stops, that he recovers and comes back at 100%, " Arbeloa said. "It's not going to be a question of days, it will be a bit longer, but I can't say how long. Hopefully not too long. " Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast How can football's lawmakers fix the corner chaos? Why Archer may hold key for England against 'fearsome' India Mbappe set for tests on knee but no surgery planned A classic studio concert by Oasis All the latest action from the Premier League reviewed An intense drama where AI deepfakes have blurred reality The army officer who made history at the 1952 Summer Olympics How can football's lawmakers fix Premier League corner chaos? 'I knew the risks, I'd do it again' - Moody opens up in new BBC documentary Reshuffled flights and players stuck - how sport is navigating Middle East crisis 'There were tears - but I had to peek behind curtain of head injuries in rugby' 'Ugly' or 'beautiful'? Set-pieces prove decisive for Arsenal again New era of Formula 1 - what is changing in 2026? India see off West Indies to book semi-final with England. Video India see off West Indies to book semi-final with England Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Iran, the US, and a World Cup that starts in three months 'Hearts & Motherwell the winners after damaging Old Firm stalemate' 'Out of absolutely nothing' - Lamine Yamal's solo stunner. Video'Out of absolutely nothing' - Lamine Yamal's solo stunner Would it be bigger gamble not to give Carrick Man Utd job? Predict F1 drivers' and constructors' championships How do Lionesses solve full-back succession problem? The moment I told my mum I wanted to stop football - and how life changed All you need to know about Netball Super League 2026 'He had it all' - Taylor pays emotional tribute to Virgo. Video'He had it all' - Taylor pays emotional tribute to Virgo The 'rare combination' behind Britain's youngest F1 driver 'Equal in decay' - Mayweather v Pacquiao is another boxing 'carnival' How safe is bare-knuckle boxing as it fights for mainstream appeal? Copyright © 2026 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.