SUMMARY
- Mbappe has already confirmed his departure with PSG's higher officials, making him a free agent soon.
- Real Madrid has already started preparing for Mbappe's arrival by making changes to the kit numbers.
Kylian Mbappe is the talk of the town once again. The Paris Saint Germain star is set to leave the club after 7 illustrious years in the French Capital. During the period, Kylian won 5 Ligue 1 titles and also became the Parisien club’s all-time top scorer. However, his adventures in his home country might be over soon, as the 25-year-old edges closer to his dream move to Real Madrid.
🚨 Real Madrid have reserved the number 10 shirt for Kylian Mbappé, should he join as expected from PSG this summer.
(Source: Mundo Deportivo) pic.twitter.com/5EhBTxLHo7
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) February 18, 2024
The Frenchman’s contract with Paris Saint Germain ends at the end of the 23/24 season. Kylian has reportedly communicated his decision to leave the club to the club’s hierarchy after his contract expires. This development has alerted Real Madrid who have laid down their plans for Kylian’s arrival.
Real Madrid is already preparing for Kylian Mbappe’s arrival
Media reports from Spain suggest that ‘Los Blancos’ plans to change the allotment of kit numbers to its players following Kylian’s arrival. The 14-time UEFA Champions League winners are willing to award Kylian the number 10 kit if the French captain comes to the Spanish capital. This shows the level of desperation that the club has to land the signing of the 25-year-old. Real Madrid has had to compromise multiple transfer windows in the past to acquire Kylian Mbappe’s services.
‘Los Blancos’ has allotted the number 10 kit to the legendary midfielder Luka Modric. However, rumors suggest that the Croatian captain might leave the club after his contract expires at the end of the 23/24 season.
🚨 Florentino Pérez has already announced the arrival of Kylian Mbappé to the Real Madrid locker room!
(Source: @footmercato ) pic.twitter.com/AdjuMl6yVs
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) February 17, 2024
Real Madrid’s dressing room too is wary of the possibility of Kylian Mbappe’s signing. Reportedly, Florentino Perez has informed the club’s players that Kylian might be a Real Madrid player from the 24/25 season. ‘Los Blancos’ would, therefore, have a scary attacking line with Kylian Mbappe that could easily torment any defense in the world. The club already has young and energetic players like Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, and Vinicius Jr. who have been scoring goals for fun.
Kylian Mbappe has informed his teammates at PSG about his transfer decision
While the people at Real Madrid plan to receive Kylian Mbappe as early as possible, the situation at PSG is a little different. Kylian Mbappe has informed his teammates at PSG that he won’t be signing a contract extension with the Ligue 1 club.
This would do massive harm, to the club which has benefited a lot from Kylian’s crucial goals. PSG is planning to replace Kylian Mbappe by bringing in 3 top players in the summer of 2024, which would also include an elite attacker.
🔴🔵 Kylian Mbappé started on bench as Luis Enrique wanted him to rest after UCL.
Manager decision, not PSG decision.
Kykisn told PSG that he’s available to do his best until June but no chance to stay.
🚨⚪️ Mbappé already received Real Madrid contract proposal since January. pic.twitter.com/o0pwh9oW5T
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 18, 2024
PSG’s manager Luis Enrique decided to bench the 25-year-old for the club’s Ligue 1 fixture against Nantes, just days after Kylian decided to leave the club. However, the Frenchman still managed to score the 21st goal of his league campaign after coming off the bench in the 62nd minute.
Earlier, PSG President Nasser-Al-Khelaifi had expressed his desire to keep the 25-year-old beyond 2024. The Qatari Sports executive had said, “Of course I want Kylian to stay, that’s for sure.” He reportedly had a gentleman’s agreement with Kylian and had hoped Kylian would sign a contract extension with PSG. However, that dream seems far-fetched as Kylian Mbappe inches closer to Real Madrid as each day passes by.