The rising star of French football, Kylian Mbappe, is leading a tense stand-off with Paris Saint-Germain at the moment. Reports suggest that the 22-year-old World Cup winner is refusing to extend his contract beyond next summer, wanting to instead leave for Real Madrid or elsewhere for free rather than accept a transfer fee.
Mbappe, who became the second most expensive player of all time in 2017 when he joined PSG from Monaco for an eye-watering £165.7m, has since scored an incredible 212 goals in 260 appearances. Yet now the club fear he will stay on despite refusing new terms and are keen to cash in on their prized asset.
As the drama continues to unfold, it remains to be seen whether Mbappe will remain in the French capital for one more year, or finally get his dream move away. Whatever happens, his place in history as one of world football’s greatest talents is unquestionable.
Kylian Mbappe is facing a summer crossroads in his career. The French star’s refusal to sign an extension on his contract with Paris St-Germain has left the club determined to sell their record-breaking goalscorer and secure a transfer fee rather than let him go for free at the end of next season. As clubs across the world express their interest in signing him, Mbappe seems to remain steadfast in his commitment to join Real Madrid upon the expiration of his current deal.
In addition to winning the World Cup with France in Qatar last December, Mbappe has amassed 212 goals during his stint with PSG, thus earning himself a place among soccer’s elite. However, his presence may not be enough to help PSG reach their championship aspirations unless they overcome the challenging Ligue 1 competition and take a firm stand against Mbappe’s departure. With Messi now plying his trade in Major League Soccer, it remains to be seen if Kylian Mbappe will stay in Paris or move on this summer.