PSG ‘Threatens’ Mbappé if He Signs with Real Madrid in January
The Mbappé soap opera has just begun. Some claim that Kylian has made up his mind, but the reality is quite different. Playing both sides again, with the possibility of ending up at Real Madrid or renewing with PSG. History repeats itself.
Kylian Mbappé revisits what he did a couple of seasons ago, leading to a falling out with half of the Madrid fans. His snub just hours before going to Paris to play against Liverpool still stings. While some have forgiven him, the situation is similar, with the World Cup replaced by the Olympic Games.
The World Cup in Qatar took place during the season he renewed his contract, and now, in a similar scenario, there are the Olympics in his country to add ingredients to the century-long soap opera. In January, he will be entirely free, and from day one, he can negotiate with the team of his choice.
FIFA regulations will require Real Madrid to inform PSG. While they won’t have to negotiate directly with PSG, they must announce that, legally, negotiations with Mbappé can commence before entering the final six months of his contract. A fact that can serve as a double-edged sword.
Leaks This communication can provide Al Khelaifi with ammunition to pressure Mbappé through media outlets aligned with the president (Le Parisien, Bein Sports, L’Equipe…).
Florentino and the entire board, along with Mbappé, are aware that everything will change when that moment arrives. They expect massive leaks to play ‘dirty’ and prevent Mbappé from leaving. They did it once in Paris, knowing it was the last push to secure the Bondy native, and they ultimately succeeded. The year 2024 is now seen as the year when everything will come to an end, for better or for worse.
