Kylian Mbappe’s camp ‘are having DOUBTS over Real Madrid’s offer – even though it would make him the best-paid player at the club ‘ – as PSG wait for decision on his future

Kylian Mbappe is yet to commit his future to either Paris Saint-Germain or Real Madrid, with the striker’s team reportedly having doubts over the deal offered by the LaLiga giants.

The France international has been heavily linked with a move away from the Parc des Princes with Real Madrid being touted as his most likely destination. However, PSG are keen to keep their superstar and tie him down to a new contract.

Reports earlier this week had suggested a deal had been agreed between Mbappe and Real Madrid, but subsequent developments suggest the striker is still on the fence.

According to The AthleticsMbappé has known the conditions that Madrid want to offer him since the beginning of January. However, his team is not convinced by the deal submitted by the LaLiga giants.

It is believed that Madrid’s proposal was lower than what was offered during the club’s previous negotiations for a transfer from PSG in May 2022. Although the new deal would still make the striker the highest-paid player in the squad of Madrid.

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According to the Athletics’ sources, Mbappe was offered a signing bonus of €130 million (£110 million; $140 million) in 2022 and a salary of €26 million per year when they started negotiating.

Meanwhile, PSG have offered Mbappe a series of contracts in recent months, including long-term and short-term deals, to encourage the 25-year-old to extend his stay in France.

The proposed deals would see Mbappe keep the same salary he has now – which is reported to be €75 million after tax, before any bonuses, according to The Athletic’s sources.

Madrid are unable to match PSG’s offer, but club president Florentino Perez reportedly remains confident he can convince Mbappe to join the club with the salary stated in their current offer.

Mbappé is currently advised by his mother Fayza Lamari. She has become his agent again after newspapers in Spain reported late last year that she had to stop representing her son due to FIFA rules for agents.

Although those rules have subsequently been ‘relaxed’, Lamari recently stepped back into her position as his agent and will likely play a major role in the next step of his football career.

The striker’s mother is known for playing hardball when it comes to transfer matters, with Lamari also previously playing hardball on her son over his wages.

Mbappe has been free to negotiate with other clubs since January 1 after entering the final six months of his PSG contract. However, club chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi also openly stated that he wanted the winger to stay.

Speaking to RMC, Al-Khelaifi said: “Look, I am not hiding anything. I definitely want Mbappé to stay. For me he is the best in the world and for me Paris is the best club for Kylian.’

Saudi Arabia’s Al-Hilal also made an attempt to sign Mbappe during the 2023 summer transfer window, offering the striker a £173.2 million-a-year deal to move to the Middle East.

But it seems Real are too attractive an option for Mbappe, given that he has rejected other clubs and returned to the negotiating table after previously rejecting them.

Winning both individual and team trophies is also an added appeal for the forward, who believes his best chance of winning the Champions League could be with Real Madrid.