Kylian Mbappe has been warned that Paris Saint-Germain will be forced to sell some of his team-mates if he tries to move to Real Madrid on a free transfer next summer.
Mbappe sent a letter to PSG last month stating he had no intention of extending his contract, which expires in 2024, meaning he could leave on a free next summer – a situation which Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is desperate to escape.
The France striker later clarified that he had not asked the club to allow him to move to Spanish giants Real Madrid, who have tried and failed to land the World Cup winner in the past.
He has been given a July 31 deadline to commit to staying at PSG until at least the summer of 2025, otherwise he will be sold to the highest bidder next month.
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Sky Sports’ Kaweh Solhekol discusses Kylian Mbappe’s future after he is faced with an ultimatum that he has to stay at Paris Saint-Germain or make a ‘dream move’ to Spanish giants Real Madrid.
PSG privately admit they cannot force Mbappe to sign an extension and they cannot force him to leave against his will this summer.
Mbappe’s contract expires next summer but PSG were hoping he would exercise an option to extend it by another 12 months until the end of the 2045/25 season.
Mbappe told PSG last month that he would not extend his contract beyond next summer, paving the way for him to join Real Madrid on a free transfer next July.
As far as PSG are concerned, this is completely unacceptable and it has been made clear to the player and his representatives that he will have to commit for an additional year or leave next month.
“My position is very clear. I don’t want to repeat it every time: if Kylian wants to stay, we want him to stay. But he needs to be offered a new contract,” Al-Khelaifi told reporters on Wednesday after unveiling Luis. needs to be signed.” Enrique appointed as the new manager of the club.
“We don’t want to lose the best player in the world for free. We can’t do that. It’s a French club.”
“He said he would never leave for free. If he changes his mind today, it is not my fault. We do not want to lose the best player in the world for free, that much is clear.”
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has given his thoughts on Kylian Mbappe’s transfer prospects and Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami.
There is a perception at PSG that Mbappe’s behavior is crippling the club and he has been told: “If you want to go, go now”.
PSG will be happy to sell Mbappe to Real Madrid next summer if he commits to stay until 2025. He believes it will suit all parties as he will receive a huge fee, Real Madrid will get the best player in the world and Mbappe his. Dream trick.
If Mbappe tries to leave for nothing next summer, the financial loss to PSG will be so great that they will have to sell key players.
The club is urging Mbappe to do the right thing and respect the fact that he has always said he will not leave the club for nothing.
He has finished as Ligue 1’s top scorer in each of the last five seasons and PSG will be keen to keep him after having already lost Lionel Messi on a free transfer.
Seven-time Ballon d’Or winner Messi opted not to renew his contract to move to Inter Miami.
Mbappe also said French President Emmanuel Macron had no influence on his career choices after the leader said he would insist on moving to live in the country’s capital.
Analysis: A battle of wills between PSG and Mbappe
The 24-year-old has publicly turned down the option of adding a further 12 months to his current PSG deal
Sky Sports News Chief Correspondent Kaweh Solhekol:
“The PSG president has been very clear, saying the club wants Kylian Mbappe to stay but he must sign a new contract. If he doesn’t, they will be forced to sell him.
“Mbappe’s contract expires next summer and there is an option to extend it for another year, which the player turned down.
“PSG are saying they cannot afford to lose the best player in the world next summer for nothing. They know he wants to go to Real Madrid – they want to terminate his contract and move to Madrid on a free transfer.” Wants to leave, which means PSG will get nothing.
“Mbappe himself will get a signing bonus, even bigger salary and maybe a loyalty bonus from PSG. As for Al-Khelaifi, it cannot happen. We have a battle of wills.
“Is it just a negotiating tactic on the part of Mbappe and his camp and he will stay?
“Or are Real Madrid cleverly playing tricks by saying they are not going to make any more signings this window, and will come for Mbappe at the end of the summer?”
PSG appoint Luis Enrique as new head coach after sacking Gaultier
Luis Enrique has been appointed the new head coach of French champions PSG
Paris Saint-Germain has announced the appointment of Luis Enrique as the club’s new head coach.
The Spaniard has signed a two-year deal to take charge of the Parc des Princes after the French champions sacked Christophe Gaultier, whose exit was confirmed on Wednesday morning.
Speaking to the club’s official website, he said: “I am delighted to join Paris to enjoy a new experience.
“It is very exciting to meet new people, live in this city, learn a new language and, above all, manage PSG.”