Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has made the decision to put Kylian Mbappé up for sale, following his exclusion from the squad for the club’s pre-season tour of Japan. The 24-year-old France forward had previously informed PSG that he would not be exercising the option for a one-year contract extension next summer, indicating his desire to leave the club on a free transfer. However, PSG’s president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has insisted that Mbappé must either sign a contract extension or find a new club.
It is believed that PSG feels betrayed by Mbappé, as they suspect he has already reached an agreement for a free transfer to Real Madrid. The club had signed the talented forward from Monaco in 2018 for a staggering fee of £166 million. Now, with Mbappé’s future uncertain, PSG has decided to listen to offers for his services.
Despite this contract situation, any club interested in acquiring Mbappé will need to be prepared to pay an astronomical fee. Only a select few elite clubs can afford such a transfer, with teams from the Premier League, including Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea, reportedly showing interest in the past. However, it appears that Real Madrid remains the most likely destination for Mbappé. The Spanish club’s president, Florentino Pérez, has long admired the forward.
Mbappé himself has previously expressed his respect for Real Madrid and their efforts to sign him in the past. Last year, he even personally called Pérez to explain his decision to stay with PSG. Despite this, rumors persist linking him to the Spanish giants.
The news of Mbappé’s potential departure will undoubtedly captivate football fans across Europe. The French forward’s talent and potential make him an attractive prospect for any top club. His exclusion from the tour to Japan adds another layer of uncertainty to his future.
PSG is set to play matches against Al Nassr and Cerezo Osaka in Osaka before facing Internazionale and Jeonbuk Motors in Tokyo. The absence of Mbappé from the squad will surely be felt, but PSG still has star players like Neymar, whose own future has been the subject of speculation, in their ranks.
As the transfer saga surrounding Mbappé continues, all eyes will be on the developments to see which club can secure the services of one of the world’s most highly sought-after players.