Kylian Mbappé, once again with the possibility of being free: continue at Paris Saint Germain or look for new challenges with Real Madrid on the prowl

Starting this Monday, January 1, 2024, Kylian Mbappé is free to sign for another club that’s not him Paris Saint-Germain on stage starting next June, the guarantee of a new novel, full of speculation and rumors.

In mid-2023, before the start of the current season, everything was clear for the 2018 French world champion, as he had let the Parisian club know via letter that he had no intention of renewing his contract once it came to an end.

But the tension decreased and calm returned after the dispute with PSG, during which the club, furious at the possibility of not even being able to obtain the economic benefit of a transfer of the player valued at 180 million euros (199 million dollars) according to the specialized site Transfermarkt, he also left it without going to the preseason.

Since then, the relationship between the president of PSG Nasser Al Khelaïfi and the captain of the French national team It is solid and well establishedas reported by the club.

Various media reported it Mbappé has given up part of his colossal “loyalty” bonuses..

The player’s entourage did not want to comment to the international agency AFP about the coming months, while the club has not officially commented on this case for a long time.

Having scored 16 goals since the start of the season in all competitions, far ahead of the other attackers in the squad, the ‘Turtle’ further underlined his importance in PSG’s game, but the club’s board of directors sought to abandon the panic of June and began to consider a life without the ‘7’, ensuring he was not dependent on just one player.

They do not foresee an increase in an already colossal salary, estimated by the French newspaper Le Parisien 72 million euros per year, not to mention the signing bonus. And they reveal that a separation would free up the club’s investment prospects.

However, retaining a superstar after the Argentine’s departures Lionel Messi and from Brazilian Neymar It’s still the main option.

The Spanish coach Luis Enrico It is the symbol of the new direction of the team.

The arrival of his teammates, Kolo Muani AND Ousmane Dembeleit also contributed to bringing the “smile” back to the team and to Mbappé’s face, according to a source within the club.

But in terms of attitude, the attacker also showed a serious face, bordering on anger, towards the Borussia Dortmund (1-1) e Lille (1-1), appearing more smiling last December 20th against Metz (3-1). The slightest sign of discontent immediately sparks rumors that his mind is already elsewhere.

Other sporting aspects could have their weight. After suffering during the Champions League group stage until almost eliminated, PSG managed to qualify for the round of 16, and will face the Royal societya less complex a priori rival than their last two crosses in that case: Bayern Monaco in 2023 and real Madrid in 2022.

The queen competition of Europe is the residual debt in the personal showcase of the 25-year-old world champion, something that his rival for the Ballon d’Or Erling Haaland achieved in his first season in Manchester Cityin 2023.

Eric Rabesandratana, former PSG defender, chooses to believe: “I know he wants to win the Champions League quickly, but I also know he wants to win it with Paris SG”.

He real Madridone of Mbappé’s favorite clubs and for several years his biggest suitor, namely the Liverpool They have a long experience in the Champions League which could convince the Frenchman.

Spanish media such as ‘As’ and ‘Marca’ support a permanent campaign for Mbappé’s arrival at the Santiago Bernabéu, even after the player has already abandoned the club on a few occasions. According to “The Atletico”, Real Madrid have asked the player to decide by mid-January.

Maybe it’s too late for French? In the middle of the year, Real Madrid signed the young Englishman Jude Bellingham, who in just a few months has already become the new star of the club. The ‘All-rounder’, with a very attacking and brilliant profile in front of goal, with 17 goals and 5 assists so far this season, has a reputation for attracting all the attention…Do Real Madrid have room for two superstars?