Kylian Mbappé (24) had a lightning ascent. Six years ago, the Bondynois joined Paris Saint-Germain after having exploded in the jersey of AS Monaco. But the Frenchman could have taken another path. Indeed, at that time, the Frenchman was courted by the best clubs in the world. FC Barcelona had also positioned itself. But KM7 had declined the invitation of the Culés, he who was joined by Neymar to lead the Parisian project in 2017.
Barça also wants Mbappé
Six years later, Barça is still there. And that’s a bit of a surprise. First of all, because relations between PSG and the Catalans have not really been in good shape since the recruitment of Neymar for 222 million euros. Then, because Kylian Mbappé has always dreamed of playing for Real Madrid, FCB’s rival club. Finally, because the Camp Nou residents have huge financial and administrative problems to solve. Which had also prevented the return of Lionel Messi.
Despite this, the Culés decided to position themselves for Mbappé. Amazing information revealed this Monday afternoon by The Team, which speaks of a telephone meeting between the two enemy clubs. In the grip of economic difficulties, Barça plans to include several players in the KM7 operation. If the sports media has not put forward names, the Catalan press has already drawn up a list of elements that could enter into the deal.
Players included in the deal
Sport explains that Paris are interested in several players who would fit into Luis Enrique’s project. Ousmane Dembélé, who only has one year left on his contract (but who could extend it), Jules Koundé, who is tired of helping out as right-back; and Frenkie de Jong, long followed by Ile-de-France residents, are the first to be named. Gavi, who knows perfectly the Asturian coach who led him in the Spanish selection, is also mentioned.
Sport also recalls that when Luis Enrique discussed with Chelsea, he had put the name of Gavi on the table. These four players are also associated with PSG by Mundo Deportivo. The other specialized media around Barça adds other names to this list. Eric Garcia (undesirable and courted by OM), Raphinha (which Manchester City is thinking of to replace Riyad Mahrez), Ferran Torres and Franck Kessié are cited. Unlike the other 4 (Dembélé, De Jong, Koundé, Gavi), they will not be retained by Barça. It remains to be seen which of them will be included in the Mbappé operation.
