Kylian Mbappe will not be signing another contract with PSG after his current one runs out in June 2024. The player has released an official statement refuting PSG’s claims regarding his future.
According to the French publication L’Equipe, Kylian Mbappe contacted the club regarding his contract. The player stated his intention not to renew his contract with the club after the expiration of his current contract. However, in reply to that the PSG board gave Mbappe an ultimatum of either signing a fresh contract or being sold this summer.
Kylian Mbappe released an official statement via AFP on the ongoing matter. Furthermore, the player revealed that he never held talks with the club about a possible renewal.
Mbappe revealed, “I have never discussed any contract renewal with PSG.” He further went on, “The board has been informed since July 15, 2022, of my decision not to extend beyond 2024, and the letter sent was only meant to confirm what I already told them.”
🚨🚨 Kylian Mbappé statement to AFP.
“I have NEVER discussed any contract renewal with PSG”.
“The board has been informed since July 15th, 2022 of my decision not to extend beyond 2024 — and the letter sent was only meant to confirm what I already told them”. pic.twitter.com/ggaO5ZPfqm
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 13, 2023
Mbappe had rejected Real Madrid and decided to stay at the French club. This news did not sit well with Real Madrid fans all over the world.
According to several media reports, Real Madrid could be an option for the player. As per the reports, the Spanish club is ready to make a bid for the player this summer. However, many fans are still unhappy with Mbappe for his actions last summer.
Kylian Mbappe has apologized to Florentino Perez for last summer
Fabrizio Romano has suggested that the player wants to join Real Madrid and it is still his dream to play at the Bernabeu. However, many Real Madrid fans have expressed their anger towards the player after his sudden change of heart. The fans are yet to forget his last-minute U-turn to sign another contract with PSG.
Real Madrid President Florentino Perez commented on the player’s decision stating, “This is not the Mbappe I wanted to bring, he is another one, who must have changed his dream.”
Mbappe to Real Madrid every summerpic.twitter.com/KBfJkOvq51
— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) June 13, 2023
The journalist has, however, now revealed that Mbappe has already apologized to the president. Furthermore, he even stated that the player still wants to join Real Madrid.
The French club, however, is said to be furious at the fact that this news has come out of France. With the Madrid president confirming his wish to sign Mbappe, PSG is said to be at a disadvantage.
🚨💣 Real Madrid are now waiting for PSG to put Kylian Mbappé up for sale. If they do, Florentino Pérez is willing to spend up to €200M to get him. @lequipe #rmalive pic.twitter.com/4ZEgIP9EYq
— Madrid Zone (@theMadridZone) June 13, 2023
PSG is left with the option to sell Mbappe. The French club would opt to sell the player this summer rather than let him go as a free agent next year.