SUMMARY
- Since Mbappe's current contract with PSG expires in the summer of 2024, he is free to begin negotiations with other teams immediately in anticipation of a potential transfer.
- However, PSG manager Luis Enrique remains calm and unconcerned regarding the current scenario.
The manager of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), Luis Enrique, has responded to reports that Real Madrid and Liverpool are interested in signing Kylian Mbappe, the team’s star forward. Since Mbappe’s current contract with PSG expires in the summer of 2024, he is free to begin negotiations with other teams immediately in anticipation of a potential transfer.
Kylian Mbappe is one of the most wanted players for top clubs in soccer right now, and with his ongoing situation, all the top clubs will be looking to offer him a contract and sign him up in the summer of 2024. However, PSG boss Luis Enrique remains calm and unconcerned regarding the current scenario.
🔴🔵 Luis Enrique on how he’s gonna manage Kylian Mbappé situation as he’s free to sign with any club now…
“I will continue to do what I have done until today with Kylian”. pic.twitter.com/lZp5LqFTR1
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 2, 2024
In a recent interview, he said, “As I always have done up to this point. It isn’t an issue that depends on me. I am not the one to respond to this question.” He also added, “I will continue to do what I have done until today with Kylian.” Luis is one of the best coaches, and PSG will be grateful for snapping him up, as he has won many accolades in his career and knows how to win even without big stars.
Last summer, Mbappe was allegedly told by the PSG team that he would not be staying in Paris any longer, leading to his expulsion from the team. He did not play in the season’s opening league match against Lorient, but he was subsequently added back into the starting lineup after agreeing to sign an extension for one more year.
Luis Enrique denies any rifts with Kylian Mbappe
Luis Enrique, the coach of Paris Saint-Germain, stated on December 19, 2023, that he and Kylian Mbappé have a “perfect” relationship. However, there were allegations in the French media that the coach and his star player were becoming less cordial.
Mbappé’s connection to Luis Enrique was questioned in a L’Équipe report after the France forward looked frustrated with his team’s recent poor performance. Also, after the cautious approach, especially in the Champions League 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund, which ultimately guaranteed the French club a spot in the round of 16.
Luis Enrique on his relationship with Kylian Mbappé: “As always, we have a perfect relationship. We’re not a couple but almost. Mainly because he’s the one who doesn’t want to (laughs). 😭😭
“I don’t know why you keep asking me this question. I’m very close to most of my… pic.twitter.com/Ytzej25iid
— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) December 19, 2023
“It’s the same as always, I would say perfect,” Luis said. “I don’t know why I keep getting asked this question. I am very close to most of my players, with Kylian since the beginning. On the other hand, Kylian Mbappe is reportedly gaining interest from two teams: Real Madrid CF and Liverpool FC.
However, Real Madrid CF looks more likely to sign him, as they have been targeting him for quite a while. Moreover, the soccer community also believes he will sign for the Spanish giants in the summer of 2024. It remains to be seen how this story unfolds in the coming weeks and months.