"𝐊𝐘𝐋𝐈𝐀𝐍 𝐌𝐁𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓
Official statement released by Kylian Mbappé to confirm that he will NOT sign new deal at PSG ⤵️📑
◉ “I have NEVER discussed any contract renewal with PSG”, Kylian Mbappé tells AFP agency in statement.
◉ “The board has been informed since July 15th 2022 of my decision not to extend beyond 2024 — and the letter sent was only meant to confirm what I already told them”.
ℹ️ PSG are very clear: extend now… or leave the club this summer, NOT as free agent in June 2024."
These are the latest updates via Fabrizio Romano, which confirm rumors of Kylian Mbappe's possible exit from Paris Saint-Germain in the upcoming summer transfer window.
With PSG in a weaker position when negotiations kick off for the 25-year-old World Cup winner. The Paris-based club in France has set a transfer fee of £150 million for the French forward, according to Laurens Julien.
Le Parisien, a French outlet, believes Kareem Benzema's exit from Real Madrid might be one of the reasons for Kylian Mbappe's decision, as the La Liga side is hunting for a replacement. That stands to be a huge advantage for Mbappe, given his pedigree.
Yet still, some sources believe Paris Saint-Germain will not sanction Kylian Mbappe's sale to Real Madrid.
Already, Manchester United have been teased with the possibility of signing the Ligue 1 champion at the start of their takeover saga, which has lasted more than 3 months. It is believed that Qatari business tycoon Sheik Jassim, who is rumored to have won the proceedings to take over as Manchester United's new owner, is considering bringing Kylian Mbappe to Old Trafford.
Erik Ten Hag, who will be preparing for his second season as Manchester United manager and being tasked with re-building the Red Devils squad, sure has a number of targets in place but will not pass up the opportunity of bringing an elite goalscorer (which Manchester United desperately needs) to Carrington training center.
ManUtdgistlovers hinted in that how it has all played out since rumors of Sheik Jassim's set to become the new owner of one of the historic Premier League clubs is no coincidence with Kylian Mbappe turning in a transfer request.
An abstract from the article asserted, According to the Telegraph via CaughtOffside, the World Cup winner's decision came at a time when the Ligue 1 Champions will have to either sanction his sale in the upcoming summer transfer window or risk losing him for nothing in 2024.
That has left the Paris-based club in a tight corner; it's going to be a serious loss to PSG's owners, as they will be in a strong position when it comes to negotiations if they decide to sell the players. With the team already aware, potential suitors would want to hold the French giants at ransom.
Interestingly, Kylian Mbappe's revelation came hours after rumors of a new owner's announcement were anticipated at Manchester United. On the very same day, Qatari media outlet Al-Watan suggested that Sheikh Jassim had won the takeover battle for Manchester United (h/t Mirror Sport).
Back in May, the Daily Mail reported that Manchester United's potential new owner, Sheikh Jassim, was planning on taking the French international to Old Trafford when the takeover process at Manchester United was complete.
However, the player's official statement has proven the article wrong.
“PSG has been informed since July 15, 2022, of my decision not to extend beyond 2024, and the letter that was sent only served to confirm what I had already told them." Kylian Mbappé on his PSG contract, via @AFP