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Kylian Mbappe reiterates desire to stay despite latest Real Madrid transfer rumours.
Despite more rumours about his future, Kylian Mbappe reaffirmed that he has no plans to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
Mbappe reiterated that his immediate future was with Paris Saint-Germain in the French capital and that the response to his letter announcing his decision not to extend his contract had been exaggerated.
Mbappe said at a press conference ahead of France’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Gibraltar: “My objective is to stay, it’s the only option for now.
“I didn’t think a letter could kill anyone. I didn’t think it was going to offend anyone. I only sent a letter. I don’t really care about the reactions.
“Why go to the end of my contract? There’s no need to explain, people can talk, they don’t have all the ins and outs, too bad for them. I know why I’m doing this, there’s no problem with that.”
Asked about French President Emmanuel Macron’s comments about convincing him to stay, the forward replied: “What influence does the President have? On my career today, in 2023, none. He wants me to stay in Paris, my objective is to stay, we’re on the same wavelength.”
Despite Mbappe’s candour, the situation is unlikely to be resolved amicably, especially given the terrible fact that PSG is only a year away from having their crown jewel go for free when his contract expires in the summer of 2024.
The 24-year-old will enjoy getting back on the field and will have a great chance to add to his amazing goal total for Les Bleus when they take against Gibraltar on Friday.