Ibrahim Mbaye is only 17 years old. But he has just started a storm at PSG. The young winger, trained at the club, made a decision which exploded social networks and tensed up Parisian management. The fans are furious. Some are already calling for his departure. Luis Enrique, who was banking on him, could backtrack. This goes too far. And all because of a choice that seemed trivial on paper: changing representatives. Except that the identity of his new entourage set things on fire.
The supporters don't take off
Ibrahim Mbaye has joined the Mbappé clan. Fayza Lamari, Kylian's mother, now manages his career. The announcement was made on Tuesday by Loïc Tanzi of L'Équipe. And immediately, it became the story of the moment. For what ? Because PSG and Kylian Mbappé are in open war. Legal proceedings oppose the club to the player for 55 million euros in salary arrears and bonuses. Real Madrid, Mbappé on one side. Paris on the other. And now Ibrahim Mbaye, Titi trained at the club, chooses to be represented by the entourage of public enemy number one of PSG.
Anger erupted on social media. “Well, he's going to leave then”, “Bad news”, “He's going to leave PSG”, “Mbaye I don't understand why he's doing that”, “Good luck to him, ciao this winter. » The messages poured in, unanimously negative. Some were more virulent: “These people want to pollute us at all costs. » Some fans see this decision as a provocation, a maneuver by the Mbappé clan to continue to parasitize PSG. Ibrahim Mbaye, collateral victim of a war that is beyond him, finds himself caught in the crossfire.
PSG: Ibrahim Mbaye joins the Mbappé clan, it’s war
Luis Enrique could put Mbaye in the closet
Until now, the young winger enjoyed complete confidence from Luis Enrique. Twelve games this season, 510 minutes of play, a memorable start at the Camp Nou against Barcelona on October 1. The Spanish coach declared : “I am very satisfied to have Mbaye. He is a player from whom we have a lot of expectations. He is a very important player and one we can trust. » But this trust is based on one condition: stability and loyalty. By joining the Mbappé clan, Mbaye is sending the opposite signal. Luis Enrique could drastically reduce his playing time, as he did with Kylian Mbappé before his departure.
Ibrahim Mbaye wanted to optimize his career management. He just alienated everyone. PSG will not be able to negotiate calmly with the representatives of Kylian Mbappé. The fans no longer fully support him. Luis Enrique doubts. At 17, the young winger has just made a major strategic error. He is under contract until 2027, but his future at PSG has never seemed so uncertain. This goes too far. And he is the one who risks losing everything.
