The longer 25-year-old Kylian Mbappe cannot reach a new agreement with PSG, the more likely he is to leave. That means Real Madrid, who have been chasing Mbappe for the past two years, will be able to sign him on a free transfer when the summer transfer window opens. Now, Los Blancos are trying to meet the huge salary of the French striker.
But La Liga president Javier Tebas said Real Madrid is getting closer to completing a blockbuster deal, one that is sure to break records and help Tebas make Spanish football a force. like the peak period of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Speaking to Italian media, La Liga head Javier Tebas explained: “I said, the chance was about 50% a few weeks ago, now it’s even more. 55-60%? Yes, I think so. Every day that passes without Kylian Mbappe signing a new contract with PSG, the odds increase.”
Javier Tebas was also asked about the potential for Real Madrid to overcome financial fair play laws to sign more contracts besides Mbappe, such as Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies.
Javier Tebas replied: “I don’t know the cost of the Kylian Mbappe deal but in any case, Real Madrid has an excellent financial situation. They have never done crazy things in recent years.”
Tebas’ comments came hotly after PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi gave an update on Mbappe’s future. “Once we have both decided, we will tell you what will happen with Kylian Mbappe,” Al-Khelaifi said on the sidelines of the European Football Federation (UEFA) Congress in Paris.
Previously, PSG president Al-Khelaifi frankly stated that he wanted Kylian Mbappe to stay. “Look, I’m not hiding anything,” Al-Khelaifi told RMC. Certainly I want Mbappe to stay. For me, he is the best player in the world and for me, the best club for Kylian Mbappe is PSG.”
French 2018 World Cup champion Kylian Mbappe has the option to activate the clause to extend his contract with PSG for another year, a deal that will see him earn £60m over the next 12 months.
After lifting the French Super Cup with PSG last month, Kylian Mbappe admitted he was still pondering his future, although Mbappe caused a stir last summer when he announced he would not renew his contract. 1 more year with PSG.