After Kylian Mbappe refused to extend his PSG contract by a further year, Real Madrid are ready to pounce for the Frenchman, as Les Parisiens risk losing him on a free next summer.
Kylian Mbappe has told Paris St Germain he will not take up a one-year contract extension, according to reports, so could be sold this summer or will be able to leave as a free agent at the end of next season.
The 24-year-old, signed from Monaco for £160million in 2018 which was a world-record fee for a teenager, continues to be linked with a move to Real Madrid.
According to reports, France World Cup winner Mbappe left the PSG hierarchy stunned by the decision which was presented in a formal letter and follows on from Lionel Messi announcing his departure to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami.
PSG now appear set to have to weigh up whether to sell Mbappe – who scored a hat-trick in France’s defeat by Argentina in the 2022 World Cup final – or see him leave the club for nothing at the end of his current deal in June 2024.
Reports in France had suggested PSG were hopeful over an extension to Mbappe’s contract.
However, Real Madrid could now step up their interest as they look to bolster the forward line after veteran Karim Benzema’s move to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
Kylian Mbappe to sign for before 3rd Sep 2023 (via Sky Bet)
- Real Madrid - 8/11
- To stay at PSG - 6/4
- Man Utd - 8/1
- Man City - 20/1
- Newcastle - 20/1
- Liverpool - 25/1
- Bayern Munich - 33/1
Odds correct at 1200 (13/06/23)
It is Los Blancos who are now the odds-on favourites to sign Mbappe this transfer window, overtaking 'To stay at PSG' in the betting following the news.
Manchester United are at 8/1 and are the only other destination in single figure prices, with Manchester City, Newcastle and Liverpool all 20/1 or bigger.
Bayern Munich, who are still looking for their Robert Lewandowski replacement, are a long shot 33/1 to be Mbappe's next club.
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