Priya Aditi
In July, Paris Saint-Germain omitted star striker Kylian Mbappe from their preseason roster for a tour of Japan because of a contract dispute between the French star and the club.
PSG announced their squad for the Japan tour, where they will face Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr, Champions League finalists Cerezo Osaka and Jeonbuk Motors, and Japanese clubs Cerezo Osaka and Jeonbuk Motors, from July 25 to August 3, as part of their preseason preparations. The new manager Luis Enrique announced a 29-man squad for the Japan tour, excluding Mbappe.
Since joining PSG in 2017, the 24-year-old forward has made it plain that he will not extend his contract beyond its current expiration date in 2024. This decision has put PSG in a precarious position, with president Nasser Al-Khelaifi stating that the club will not allow Mbappé to depart for free.
Last month, Mbappe informed PSG in a letter of his decision not to extend his contract. Unwilling to allow the player to depart for free next summer, the club is now considering selling him this summer. This situation has prompted rumours of possible transfer destinations for the French international.
Mbappe has been linked with Real Madrid, Chelsea, and Arsenal as potential destinations. Given Mbappe’s longstanding admiration for the Spanish titans, however, it is widely believed that Real Madrid is his most likely destination.
Notably, rumours abound that Mbappe has already agreed to personal terms with Real Madrid, allowing him to join the Spanish titans in 2024.
PSG faces the dilemma of allowing Mbappe to complete the final year of his contract without recovering any of the $195.71 million they spent to acquire him from AS Monaco in 2017.
“My stance is crystal clear. If Kylian wishes to stay, we want him to stay. I don’t want to say this repeatedly. Al-Khelaifi told reporters after announcing Luis Enrique as the club’s new manager in June, “But he must sign a new contract.”
We cannot afford to loose the greatest player in the world for nothing. This organisation is French.”
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In recent statements about his future with PSG, Mbappe has expressed discontent with the club’s Champions League performance. He stated, “I will never be content. My most important objective is to win the Champions League. After recharging my vitality and taking a break, I will return with the same hunger for which I am known.
