PSG had only yesterday decided to spurn a staggering 160 million euro bid for Kylian Mbappe from Real Madrid
Ever since last year, PSG have found themselves in a soup when it comes to Kylian Mbappe. Despite working assiduously to get the Frenchman to commit his future to the club, PSG has persistently floundered in their efforts.
Mbappe who has one year remaining on his PSG contract is said to be extremely eager to switch allegiance to Real Madrid with both the parties besotted by each other. And PSG signing Lionel Messi went onto only worsen things as reports emanated from France with Mbappe being irked at no longer being the star attraction in France.
Leonardo Araujo Admits Kylian Mbappe Is Seeking Real Madrid Transfer
Given the ever worsening situation between the two, Real Madrid to swoop in for the Frenchman, The La Liga side sent in a colossal 160 million euro bid for Mbappe on Wednesday, one which was swiftly quashed by the Ligue 1 side.
While the bid has rejected by PSG, the club’s sporting director has now confirmed that Kylian Mbappe does indeed want to leave the club. Speaking at length about the issue, Leonardo Araujo talked about how PSG would refuse to part company with the player till their valuation wasn’t met with the 160 million euro bid being way off the club’s target.
With AS Monaco getting a sizeable chunk of any money PSG make from the transfer, the club is buying its time and waiting for the right offer. In the sensational interview, Araujo also went onto take a swipe at Real Madrid as he lashed out at the club for illegally approaching Mbappe over the last two years.
Leonardo again to L’Équipé: “Am I am certain that Kylian Mbappé will not extend? I don't know how to answer, we’ve been working the whole summer to show our top team to Mbappé. He just PROMISED he wouldn't go free, that's a fact”. 🇫🇷🔵 #PSG #RealMadrid
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 25, 2021