SUMMARY
- Kylian Mbappe signed a contract extension with PSG in 2022.
- Mbappe current contract with PSG expires in the summer of 2024.
Kylian Mbappe’s transfer saga is heating up as the current contract of the PSG superstar enters its last few months. The French superstar is speculated to move away from France in the summer, and the latest rumors of the move have been fueled by a Real Madrid superstar.
Mbappe will be the biggest free agent in the summer if he doesn’t sign an extension with the French club. The move to Real Madrid has gained momentum since La Liga’s president gave the nod to the highly anticipated move. Since the recent news, multiple outlets have reported that Mbappe is close to announcing his decision that he is moving to Real Madrid at the end of the season.
Vinicius Jr. reacts to Kylian Mbappé rumors
Among the numerous, one report has caught traction on Instagram. The account Sneaker Shopping reposted the report from ESPN that Kylian Mbappe is set to join Vini Jr. at Real Madrid. The report wasn’t something special, but the fans lost their mind when they saw that the Brazilian winger himself liked the report on Instagram.
Viní Jr 👀 pic.twitter.com/6ydwN1nSFF
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) February 4, 2024
The like was enough to add fuel to the speculation that Real Madrid is close to landing Kylian Mbappé in the summer of 2024. The Spanish club has been after the French sensation since his stint with AS Monaco back in 2016. Mbappé chose PSG at the time, and since then has rejected multiple attempts from Real Madrid to move away from PSG.
Manchester United speculate to move for Vinicius Jr.
The arrival of Kylian Mbappe will be a big statement for Real Madrid. Carlo Ancelotti will have a big job at his hand to keep Mbappe and Vinicius Jr. happy at the club. Both of these superstars play a Left-wing position. It would be hard for both of them to occupy similar spaces in the lineup.
The uncertainty has allowed clubs like Manchester United to creep in with a potential move for the highly-rated Brazilian winger. As per reports from England, Manchester United will be ready to splash £130 million ($164 million) for the 23-year-old.
Vinicius 🔜 Manchester United
Yakıştı mı? 🤩 pic.twitter.com/zcoXs8YrI4
— mackolik (@mackolik) January 27, 2024
Kylian Mbappe can move to the center of the formatting and play as a striker, however, the similar movement was the biggest cause of friction between Mbappé and Neymar Jr. during the duo’s time at the club as teammates.
Real Madrid are currently top of La Liga with 57 points in 22 games. They are working well without the services of Kylian Mbappe. They must have a solid blueprint to incorporate these two big superstars into one squad if they plan to sign the French international in the summer of 2024.