For weeks, reports suggested that Kylian Mbappe was set to leave PSG. Angered by his decision to deny a contract extension, the Parisiens were actively exploring ways to sell the forward. Mbappe even communicated his stance during a face-to-face meeting with PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, details of which have now surfaced.
As per L’Équipe, the pair exchanged some damning statements on the matter. If legitimate these comments also corroborate the many ‘developments’ that have occurred throughout this saga. Al-Khelaifi reportedly issued an ultimatum to the player, saying “You’ll see! You will not play again! We won’t give in!”
Mbappe retorted with a verbal jab of his own, “But what am I going to see? You will be the only president in history not to play me!”
Fans were left unimpressed by the forward’s attitude, as Mbappe caught plenty of flak online.
🚨 Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and Kylian Mbappé held a meeting on August 8 to talk about his contract situation:
🗣️ Nasser: “You’ll see! You will not play again! We won’t give in!l”
🗣️ Mbappé: “But what am I going to see? You will be the only president in history not to play me!” 😬… pic.twitter.com/CkllcfthZR
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 19, 2023
Mbappe might be the most unbareable player of all time https://t.co/Akwz7Wm1yZ
— Lewis (@L_reid3) August 19, 2023
Any serious club should not sign Mbappe because I think he is more of a problem than a contributor to the club. https://t.co/ifblUR5dlc
— Ogello (@OgelloIsSaying) August 19, 2023
PSG have made no secret of their willingness to offload the 24-year-old. Throughout the summer, they’ve adopted a number of strategies targeted toward removing Mbappe from the first team picture. In the past weeks alone, the player has seen his likeness removed from the club’s stadium. He was also excluded from PSG’s pre-season tour, following which, he was left to train with the club’s ‘undesirables’ squad.
The Ligue 1 champions are of the impression that the Frenchman has already agreed terms with Real Madrid for a transfer next season. Their insistence on Mbappe being sold this summer stem from their worries about losing him for free next season.
Kylian Mbappe set to stay at PSG amid talks of contract negotiations
Despite the palpable animosity between both parties, Kylian Mbappe is currently leaning towards staying put. The World Cup winner appears to have had a change of heart in recent weeks. His decision is partly influenced by the lack of a formal offer from Real Madrid. And as per rumors, the departure of Neymar has also played a role in his verdict.
🚨🎖️| JUST IN: Kylian Mbappé and PSG will start new discussions over a contract RENEWAL.
Mbappe wants to STAY at PSG. @canalplus pic.twitter.com/LQuA2iswwm
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) August 12, 2023
Furthermore, the Frenchman is also said to be considering a contract extension. PSG and Mbappe are set to hold discussions over renewing his deal, which would effectively end any chances of a move to Spain. It remains to be seen how this perplexing saga will unfold before the summer window shuts.