Kylian Mbappé denies that his decision not to renew his contract with Paris Saint-Germain is betting on a transfer to Real Madrid. The Frenchman said this in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Much-discussed Mbappé addresses Real Madrid rumours after statement
Mbappé (24) is very busy after his statement on Tuesday. The PSG star player responded to reports in French media that the reigning champion of France would be unpleasantly surprised by a letter from Mbappé indicating that he will not extend his contract for an extra year until mid-2024.
Mbappé then announced that he had already made that decision known to the club last summer and that the letter was only a confirmation of it. The 68-time French international says he does not intend to leave PSG. “I didn’t say I wanted to be sold to Real Madrid. Only that I will not activate the option for an additional year, until 2025,” Mbappé told La Gazzetta dello Sport.
“There was never any mention of that contract extension. But I’m happy and I’m going to continue here for another year,” said the attacker, who has scored 41 goals in 43 official matches for PSG this season. Mbappé was already emphatically linked to Real Madrid last summer.
Mbappé also discussed Lionel Messi’s departure from PSG in the interview, where the Argentinian was still whistled at by part of the PSG supporters when he said goodbye. “I really don’t understand why so many people were so relieved that he left. Leo did not get the respect he deserved in France,” said Mbappé, who is preparing for European Championship qualifying matches with Malta and Greece with France.
Mbappe’s promise
Towards the end of last month, Kylian Mappe, promised another year at the Parc des Princes. New rumours of a departure went into the trash. As Mbappé planned to stay with the Parisian star ensemble next season. He said this after being voted Player of the Year in Ligue 1 for the fourth season in a row.
“Next year I will play at PSG,” Mbappé was clear. “I still have a contract and I want to fulfill it.” The PSG star player started his speech about teammate Sergio Rico. Who is in hospital after an accident with a horse.
