Kylian is getting ready for the final phase of his PSG career. Despite not making an official statement yet, reputable soccer reporter Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that “Kylian Mbappé has informed PSG that he will depart in July.” Speculation about a move to Real Madrid is widespread, although FC Barcelona’s President Joan Laporta has recently found himself being questioned about Mbappe-related matters.
During PSG’s recent league match against FC Nantes, Mbappe was among the substitutes, leading fans to speculate about a potential behind-the-scenes move. However, Luis Enrique clarified that it was a tactical decision.
Laporta was recently seen signing autographs for fans when one of them made an interesting request for him to sign the PSG star player. Laporta, still smiling, responded, “You don’t know anything.” This comment raises more questions than answers. Is Barcelona considering signing the PSG winger? Or is Laporta tired of the constant Mbappe inquiries? Regardless, signing the PSG ace won’t be easy due to Barcelona’s financial troubles.
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In the 2022-23 season, the Spanish giants reportedly had a debt of over $1.5 billion, which hindered player signings. Manager Xavi seems to have acknowledged this difficulty. When asked about signing Kylian Mbappe and Haaland, Xavi stated, “I’ll stick with the players I have. Given the club’s situation, we can’t consider signings of this magnitude.”
Real Madrid appears to be in a strong position to sign a player of Mbappe’s caliber. The Spanish giants have allegedly offered an annual salary of $28 million and a substantial signing bonus. On the other hand, PSG has remained silent throughout the entire saga, but Mbappe still seems to be in their good graces.
Nasser Al Khelaifi is pleased with how Kylian Mbappe has handled the transfer saga, according to Rothen S’enflamme. He disclosed, “The president appreciated that Mbappé personally informed him of his decision. There will be no sporting consequences. Mbappé will be released at the end of the season.” Reports suggest that PSG is already making preparations.
Serie A stars Victor Osimhen and Rafael Leao are at the top of PSG’s list for Mbappe’s replacement. Napoli is reportedly demanding $130 million for their striker, while the price for Leao is similar. With both players having different profiles, PSG might consider signing both, resulting in a transfer expenditure of over $250 million!
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According to the Source essentiallysports.com