Tick, tock… the clock is ticking. And it will soon be time for Kylian Mbappé (25 years old) to announce his decision. On June 30, his contract at Paris Saint-Germain will officially end. And barring any surprises, he will end the season with the residents of the Parc des Princes. On the other hand, it is not certain that he will still wear the colors of the French club in 2024-25. Yesterday, El Chiringuito revealed that it will not extend its lease in the capital. The journalists of the famous show also clarified that he was closer to Real Madrid than six months ago.
PSG still believes in it
This Friday, The Athletic made new revelations on the KM7 file. First of all, the English media explains that PSG is still hopeful of retaining the 2018 world champion. Sources contacted by The Athletic have indicated that within the French club, some believe that Real Madrid will not make the financial offer that the player born in 98 wants. Sportingly and economically, the residents of the Parc des Princes feel solid at all levels and capable of retaining the French superstar. But the British publication specifies that no outcome would surprise PSG as the situation is unpredictable.
Real Madrid, which has had several failures with the Frenchman, could say the same thing. Despite this, the Merengues still want to recruit Kylian Mbappé. This, even if some at the club felt betrayed. But the Madrid leaders will still try their luck. But KM7 will not dictate its law. The Athletic confirms the information revealed by A.S. on December 6, namely that Real Madrid wanted to give the player an ultimatum. From January 1, 2024, when he will be authorized to discuss with the club of his choice, he will have 15 days to announce his decision to Real Madrid.
The Mbappé clan and Madrid discuss
After this deadline, the club coached by Carlo Ancelotti will launch for Erling Haaland. But we are not there yet. The English publication explains that contacts between Madrid and the Mbappé clan have never completely disappeared. Moreover, KM7 always communicates directly with Florentino Pérez, who always wants to bring him. The Athletic adds that talks exist and are progressing but that it is José Angel Sanchez, general manager of Real Madrid, Fayza Lamari (mother and agent of the player) and Delphine Verheyden (his lawyer) who will be in charge of this major operation .
But all these little people are going to have to get along. Regarding the sporting project, we imagine that the player will not be hard to convince. On the other hand, it can be more complicated financially. Indeed, the British media explains that the Merengues will not do anything crazy, they who must in particular manage the significant cost of the work on the Santiago-Bernabéu stadium. Additionally, Real Madrid want to keep peace in their locker room regarding player salaries. But Mbappé would expect to arrive “with more than double the salary of current stars” explain The Athletic. Each party will have to put water in their wine to get along. To be continued in the next episode…