Kylian Mbappe to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer
It has been reported that Kylian Mbappe shall depart from Paris Saint-Germain during the upcoming summer season.
Mbappe, who is nearing the end of his contract, informed PSG's president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, about his decision to leave on Tuesday. The club believes that he will be joining Real Madrid in the near future.
The details of Mbappe leaving the team haven't been decided yet. They are discussing whether he will pay a fee or give up his own money. PSG hopes he will honor his promise to never leave for free.
PSG and Mbappe are expected to release a statement after finalizing their agreement in the upcoming months.
Real Madrid has been interested in the 25-year-old attacker for a while now. If he wants to join the Spanish team, he must accept a lower salary, despite the fact that they are willing to offer him the most money they have ever paid a player.
Last August, Real Madrid put forth a proposal of €220m (£188m) for Mbappe, but PSG rejected the bid. The striker subsequently opted to extend his stay with PSG for three years, with his contract set to conclude this summer.
In the next transfer window, PSG would consider Mbappe's contract extension for an extra year and value him at €150m (£128m). Previously, they received an offer of €300m (£256m) from a Saudi team called Al Hilal, but Mbappe decided to decline it.
PSG is planning to shift away from having a team of star players who prioritize their own goals, and towards a younger group who prioritize working together as a team. Mbappe leaving would be part of this strategy, which has already been put in motion with the departures of other big names like Neymar, Messi, Ramos, and Verratti.
When Mbappe leaves, it will give PSG the opportunity to allocate the €200m (£171m) spent on his wages towards finding a replacement for their top player. They're supposed to have plans to pursue multiple acquisitions during this summer.
Two young players, Warren Zaire-Emery, aged 17, and Bradley Barcola, aged 21, have initiated a new project for PSG. The French team now has the most youthful squad in the current Champions League season. Additionally, Xavi Simons, a 20-year-old player who is on loan at RB Leipzig, is also considered to be vital for PSG's upcoming success.
It is anticipated that PSG will propose new contracts to Simons and Zaire-Emery. Additionally, Barcola joined the team from Lyon in the summer and agreed to a five-year commitment.
'Madrid Ready To Pay Mbappe Big Bucks'
The main news journalist for Sky Sports News, Kaveh Solhekol:
PSG was already aware of this situation before it happened. Mbappe had the opportunity to add one more season to his contract, but he informed them of his decision to not do so during the previous season.
PSG is spending a huge amount, approximately £180m a year when you take into account his salary and incentives. People are happy to hear that this spectacle will be ending soon and PSG will be heading towards a new path.
It's common knowledge that Real Madrid is interested in recruiting him. They have had negotiations with him for quite some time now, as he's been free to converse with other clubs since January, given that his contract is due to expire this summer.
According to our sources, Real Madrid is willing to offer him a salary that surpasses every player in history. However, even a team as significant as Real cannot bear the cost of matching his previous wages at PSG.
The negotiations have been prolonged due to the necessary consensus to be reached regarding accepting a reduction in his salary. The initial stage of this course of action involves notifying PSG of his departure, which they have acknowledged.
"Real Madrid Expects Mbappe To Sign"
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Expert in Spanish football Alvaro Montero:
In the club, everyone is feeling optimistic, particularly Florentino Perez and Jose Angel Sanchez. They possess the knowledge of what's going to take place. They have faith that Mbappe will disclose his chosen club privately to them around March or April.
Everyone in the club is convinced that he will be joining Real Madrid, but we will have to wait and see what unfolds in the upcoming weeks.
The top earner at Real Madrid reportedly makes €24m [£20m] annually. It has been suggested that Real may increase their offer to €25m [£21m] post-tax, or approximately €50m [£43m] pre-tax.
Real Madrid's insiders hold the view that Kylian's income over the past couple of years can be attributed, at least partially, to the whopping £200 million offer they made to acquire his services before he inked a new deal with PSG."
The team has the belief that some of the funds he gained is due to turning down Real Madrid's proposal by PSG.
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