Although the January transfer window has closed, the conflicting information hasn’t disappeared as the Kylian Mbappé transfer saga remains ongoing.
Le Parisien reported on Saturday that a wave of pessimism has engulfed all levels of the PSG headquarters in recent days, as Mbappé has decided to join Real Madrid. Paris acknowledges the loss of the battle for Mbappé’s transfer.
🚨🇫🇷|JUST IN: In recent days, pessimism has spread to all floors at the PSG headquarters: Paris has lost the battle as Kylian Mbappé decided in favor of joining Real Madrid.
PSG now considers itself prepared “psychologically” and financially for Mbappé’s departure. @le_Parisien pic.twitter.com/pKEf1ewAHs
— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) February 3, 2024
PSG now asserts that it is mentally and financially equipped for Mbappé’s impending departure. However, moments later, other reports revealed that the Frenchman had not decided.
Journalist Ben Jacobs reports PSG has yet to receive official notification regarding the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner’s decision on his future. As per the agreement with the club, the Frenchman has committed to informing Nasser Al-Khelaïfi before disclosing his decision to anyone else.
🚨🇫🇷| PSG has NOT been informed YET of Kylian Mbappé’s decision on his future.
The Frenchman has promised to tell Nasser Al-Khelaïfi first before anyone else regarding his decision, as part of the agreement with the club. @JacobsBen pic.twitter.com/8Yrji5jQrb
— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) February 3, 2024
France Info’s Julien Froment also reports that PSG has not received official word on Mbappé’s decision regarding his future. Per their agreement, the Frenchman has pledged to inform Al-Khelaïfi before making his decision public.
🚨🇫🇷| Kylian Mbappé for the moment has not informed either Nasser Al-Khelaïfi or the club regarding his decision on his future. @franceinfo @JulienFroment pic.twitter.com/GrgGOPaIrU
— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) February 3, 2024
Finally, RMC Sport reports that the Parisians are unaware of Mbappé’s future decision. Real Madrid stands ready, awaiting his choice, and is poised to swiftly advance in securing the 25-year-old’s arrival if he indicates he won’t extend his contract with PSG.
Mbappé’s representatives clarify that PSG will be notified once he decides.
🚨🇫🇷| PSG is NOT aware of Kylian Mbappé’s choice regarding his future. Real Madrid is waiting for him to make his choice and they will accelerate quickly to finalize Mbappé’s arrival IF he announces he is not going to extend with PSG.
Mbappé’s entourage explains that PSG will be… pic.twitter.com/ik4QLfRiEa
— PSG Report (@PSG_Report) February 3, 2024