Once again, Kylian Mbappe, the Paris Saint-Germain superstar, finds himself at the center of the Real Madrid transfer saga. Speculation about his potential move to Real Madrid is eagerly anticipated every transfer window, and the January 2024 window is no exception.
It’s no surprise that Los Blancos have been eager to bring the Frenchman to the Santiago Bernabeu since his breakout season at AS Monaco. Despite his loyalty to the Parisians, his refusal to extend his contract has fueled rumors of his potential exit. The forward has personally addressed the ongoing talks.
Kylian Mbappe talks about future in PSG
The 25-year-old French international is spearheading his side, leading the attack line. The forward extended his trophy-laden stint with yet another French Super Cup title after defeating Toulouse 2-0 in the final on Wednesday, with Kylian Mbappe scoring the second goal. He continues to display his brilliance in PSG colors.
Meanwhile, as he enters the last six months of his contract at Parc des Princes, speculations over Kylian Mbappe’s future are intensifying. Linked with Real Madrid and having not agreed to sign an extension, it implies that he won’t be availing of the $109 million loyalty bonus to stay in Paris.
Following earlier encouragement from boss Luis Enrique for him to stay at PSG, the player himself addressed the reports, clarifying in post-match interactions that he hasn’t made any decisions yet regarding his potential exit.
He said, “No, to start with I’m very motivated by this year. It’s very important. We have titles to win and we have already won one.”
“But in any case, with the agreement I made with the chairman (Nasser Al-Khelaifi) this summer, it doesn’t matter what I decide. We managed to protect all parties and preserve the club’s serenity for the challenges ahead, which remains the most important thing. So we’ll say it’s secondary,” he added.
Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid rumors
Mbappe is set to become a free agent in the summer, with no progress in reaching an agreement to extend his stay. The forward is a priority target for Real Madrid, with the La Liga side even exploring backup options as Mbappe’s decision day nears.
Notably, the 2018 World Cup winner was close to joining the 14-time UEFA Champions League winner in the summer of 2022. However, in a shocking turn of events, the player ended up renewing his contract for two seasons until June 2024. Thus, his contract is set to expire in the next few months.
Kylian Mbappe has already earned the status of a club legend, ranking as their highest goal scorer. Since 2018, he has netted an impressive 234 goals and provided 100 assists in just 283 appearances, playing a pivotal role in guiding them to successive league titles. Furthermore, he finished as the top scorer in five campaigns.
