Kylian Mbappe to stay at PSG
Kylian Mbappe transfer saga ended on Saturday when it was confirmed that the Paris Saint-Germain striker had declined to transfer to Real Madrid in support of a three-year contract extension at League 1 Club.
Kylian Mbappe to stay at PSG
The striker has penned a three-year deal with the Ligue 1 club
ESPN reported last year that PSG rejected a series of offers from Madrid to Mbappe. With the latest offer up to € 200 million, the Spanish giant was confident that this summer’s free transfer would ultimately reach its long-awaited goal. His contract expires on June 30th. However, PSG’s final effort to convince Mbappe on Saturday was a success, and the striker promised his future at League 1 Club until 2025.
MBAPPE STATEMENT ABOUT THE TREANFER
“I would like to announce that I have decided to extend my contract with Paris Saint-Germain. Of course, I am very happy,” Mbappe said in a statement. “I’m confident that I can continue to grow here in a club that provides everything I need, and I also play in France, the country where I was born, grew up, and was named. I am happy to continue.
“Thanks to President Nacelle Alkeraifi for his trust, understanding, and patience, and especially for the support of fans of Paris Saint-Germain in France and around the world over the past few months. Together, side by side. Ambitious, we cast a spell in Paris. “
Deals were in place with both PSG and Real Madrid
Earlier on Saturday, sources told ESPN that Mbappe had personally contacted Madrid’s President Florentino Perez, PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino and his teammates to inform him of his decision. rice field. According to sources, PSG sporting director Leonardo could leave the club as a result of the deal, and Mbappe chose former Monaco and Lille manager Luis Campos to replace him, and Pochettino’s future.
He also said he was suspicious. Shortly before Mbappe’s contract was officially confirmed, LaLiga issued a statement announcing to PSG that it would take legal action on this contract.
“LaLiga will file a complaint against PSG with UEFA, the French administrative tax authorities, and the Union of European Football Associations to continue to protect the economic ecosystem of European football and its sustainability,” the statement said. “This kind of transaction threatens the financial stability of European football and jeopardizes the integrity of hundreds of thousands of jobs and sports,” he said. “It’s scandalous that clubs like PSG can make such a deal, but clubs that can afford to hire players without affecting salaries can’t sign him.
PSG hasn’t signed him last season. Given the unacceptable wage claims and huge economic losses, we are seeing an impossible investment. It violates the applicable rules of the UEFA and French economic controls. “
Mbappe joined PSG from AS Monaco in 2017, and the club eventually paid teens a world record of € 180 million. He scored a total of 168 goals in five years at the club, making him the second-highest goalscorer in his career after Edinson Cavani.
Mbappe was the best player of the season in France three times, including this year, after winning League 1 four times at PSG and helping PSG win the title with 25 goals and 17 assists.
REAL MADRID
All this time he is been chasing by Real Madrid. Real Madrid supported them as a boy. He almost joined in 2017 at the end of his contract with only 12 months left. Madrid believes that he is in contact with Mbappe’s representatives throughout the season. They are also giving them his words that players will be attending this summer. At the same time, PSG never gave up convincing him to stay, and the end of the season was approaching, with uncertainty in both clubs about Mbappe’s final decision.
On Friday, ESPN reported that there was “pessimism” about the potential for trading in Madrid. This is “nervousness and confusion” in the lack of public action and communication among players.
Madrid’s transfer strategy were building around the pursuit of Mbappe in recent years. They are now planning to live without him. Meanwhile, PSG is trying to build a team around the striker to finish waiting for the first Champions League trophy.
“Killian’s commitment to PSG is an amazing milestone in club history. It is also a great moment for fans around the world,” said club president Alkeraifie. “Since the day Kylian joined our family, he has achieved greatness over his years at all stages. By committing to PSG, he is in our club on and off the pitch. Will be the foundation of the future.
“I am very proud and happy to continue a wonderful journey. Together for Kylian, fans, and the entire PSG family around the world. For our fans and clubs, the biggest chapter of our future is. It’s in front of us. “
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