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In a major shake-up for Paris Saint-Germain and the football world at large, superstar Kylian Mbappe is set to leave the French champions at the end of the current season, with his contract winding down to its final moments.
This revelation sets the stage for one of the most highly anticipated free-agent moves in recent football history.
PSG is turning the page on their star-studded 'Galacticos' phase, having seen legends like Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Sergio Ramos exit the club in a significant transition period.
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18:37 - 13.02.2024
Mbappe and team not convinced by Madrid’s offer
Kylian Mbappe's entourage is reportedly unimpressed with Real Madrid's offer for the Frenchman.
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23:31 - 09.02.2024
Deco dismisses Mbappé Barcelona link, insists he will make the team worse
Barcelona's sporting director, Deco, pours cold water on the possibility of the Catalan giants making a move for Real Madrid's prime target, Kylian Mbappe.
The departure of Mbappe, whose annual salary clocks in at a staggering €200 million, marks the latest, and perhaps most impactful, move in this new direction for the Parisian giants.
Real Madrid in the Mix
Real Madrid again emerges as a potential destination for Mbappe, a saga that has captivated football's transfer rumour mills for years.
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Despite the allure of the Bernabeu, whispers within Mbappe's circle suggest hesitations regarding the Spanish club's offer. Madrid, under the keen watch of President Florentino Perez, remains persistent, hoping to finally secure the signature of a player they've coveted since his Monaco days.
Mbappe has communicated his decision to PSG but the terms of his exit are yet to be fully agreed. An official announcement is expected once the situation is finalised in the next few months as reported by the Athletics.
The backdrop of this transfer tale is a blockbuster €300 million bid from Al Hilal, which Mbappe turned down last summer, choosing to stay with PSG.
With a contract that initially extended till the summer of 2021 and included an option for an additional year—a clause only Mbappe could activate—the stage was set for a potentially prolonged stay in Paris. However, the sands of time and the lure of new challenges have led to a different path.
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Madrid president Florentino Perez has been in direct contact with Mbappe and has been the main driving force behind the La Liga side’s latest move for a player who turned them down two years ago, despite at one point them feeling sure the forward had agreed to move.
As the story unfolds, Mbappe's prolific tenure at PSG, highlighted by 243 goals in 290 appearances, draws to a close. His impact on the pitch this season remains undiminished, with 31 goals in 30 appearances across all competitions, underlining his status as one of the world's premier talents.
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