Kylian Mbappe issues new bombshell statement on his PSG future

Kylian Mbappe claims that Paris Saint-Germain has known for almost a year that he had no intention of renewing his contract with the club.

The 24-year-old striker stunned the football world on Monday when he informed the club in a letter that he did not want to use the extension clause that would have him contracted until June 2025.

It means Mbappé has just one year left to complete his contract with Parc des Princes and the French champions will not risk letting their superstar go next summer for free.

But in a bombshell statement to AFPMbappe emphasizes that this is not news to those behind the scenes at PSG.

“PSG have been made aware of my decision not to go beyond 2024 since July 15, 2022, and the letter that was sent only served to confirm what I had already told them,” he said.

Mbappé agreed a new two-year contract with PSG last summer – with the option of an additional season

PSG had been willing to give him more incentive to sign a long-term deal with plans to sign more France internationals and create a closer identity with the club’s fan base.

However, his statement leaves them with little choice but to consider a sale with his old lovers who Real Madrid expected to be at the front of the line.

According to The timesChelsea owner Todd Boehly will take an interest in the World Cup winner this summer in hopes of luring him to Stamford Bridge.

Mail sports understands that Manchester United are also considering an attack on Mbappé this summer, but will not make a bid until a full takeover at Old Trafford is confirmed.

The Qatari bid, currently in pole position, is matched only by British billionaire and lifelong Red Devils fan Sir Jim Ratcliffe, whose bid would see the unpopular Glazer family remain at the club as minority shareholders.

PSG shelled out around £155 million to sign Mbappé from Monaco in 2018 and may now be considering making money to get some form of return on their investment.

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Real Madrid have long had an interest in the France international and once again appear to be the standout choice in their search for a new striker. Le Parisian claiming that the club in the Spanish capital is his favorite landing place.

Mbappé made a dramatic turnaround in 2021 after a rapprochement with Real Madrid in 2021 and was expected to join them when his contract expired a year later.

However, he chose to stay with PSG and agreed to an extension that will take him to 2024.

The New York Times claim that if PSG make a bid for Mbappe, they could raise a price of over £160 million and possibly even more than the current world record amount.

The prolific frontman scored 29 goals in 34 league matches last season, securing his fifth Ligue 1 title during his spell at PSG and his sixth overall.

Extraordinarily, PSG could well lose Lionel Messi, Mbappé and Neymar all in the same summer. Messi will join Inter Miami on a free transfer, while Neymar could move to Saudi Arabia.

PSG stunned by Mbappé’s great decision (above: club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi)