The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga is one of the most protracted ones in recent times. The French superstar has been amazing for Paris Saint Germain in the last few years, and he is already one of the world’s biggest athletes. Any club would do anything to get the Frenchman into their team.
Real Madrid are the team that has been most connected to Mbappe, with him close to joining them on several occasions. And now many other clubs have entered the race, with an unlikely name turning up on the rumor mill.
Kylian Mbappe reportedly open to Arsenal switch for one reason
Kylian Mbappe is almost sure to leave PSG this summer when his contract ends, and he can join any club on a free transfer. Real Madrid may be the favorites, but the appeal of the Premier League is also a strong thing. Liverpool and Manchester United are interested in the player, and now Arsenal have joined the list as well.
According to The Independent, it is actually Mbappe himself who is offering himself to the Gunners. Apparently, the French national team’s captain wants to follow in the footsteps of his compatriot, Thierry Henry. Henry is considered a French soccer icon, and an even bigger Arsenal legend.
🚨 Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappé would be willing to join Arsenal to follow in the footsteps of Thierry Henry.
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) February 14, 2024
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Henry is their top scorer and their biggest legend ever, having scored 228 goals for them. He was the leading force during their legendary ‘Invincibles’ side that won the Premier League in 2003-4 without losing a single game.
Mbappe has praised Henry multiple times in his career, and considers him to be a role model. He is often compared to him, and it seems the PSG superstar now wants to emulate his idol. However, Arsenal are reportedly uncertain of bringing in the player as they believe he would be demanding a big salary. They fear that his astronomical wages would break their financial structure, and a move to the Emirates seems unlikely to happen for the player.
Mbappe’s entourage left unconvinced by Real Madrid offer
Kylian Mbappe has been linked to Real Madrid since the beginning of his career, and many had believed that the transfer would finally happen this summer. And yet, despite many rumors, no deal has been finalized yet. And this is mainly due to the offer Madrid has presented him.
Many reports are saying that Mbappe’s entourage is unconvinced by the contract offer Madrid has given, which is said to be lower than the previous one offered in 2022. He had rejected the idea of staying at PSG at the time. Apparently his wages would be less than what he earns now in Paris, and his entourage wants something similar to that.
🚨📰| JUST IN: Kylian Mbappe was leaning towards joining Real Madrid but influential members of his entourage have now been left unconvinced by Madrid’s offer, which is delaying the process.
— Pubity Sport (@pubitysport) February 12, 2024
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His entourage have some big demands from the La Liga table leaders. They want one of the best salaries in soccer history along with a huge signing bonus, and many incentives, bonuses, and image rights as well. Real Madrid are said to be unwilling to match such high demands, but are still in constant talks to reach an agreement.
It remains to be seen whether Real Madrid, Arsenal, or any other club manage to grab Kylian Mbappe this summer.
