Reports emerging on Thursday suggest that Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe (25) has expressed his intention to depart the French club at the conclusion of the current season, as his contract edges towards expiration.
The highly sought-after France international, long linked with a move to Spanish powerhouse Real Madrid, will become a free agent this summer, heightening interest from top clubs across Europe.
While Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United have all displayed enduring interest in Mbappe, indications suggest that a move to the Bernabeu has always been his preferred destination.
In a surprising turn of events, Saudi Arabian outfit Al Hilal made a record-breaking €300 million bid for the rapid forward in July last year, only to have the proposal rejected by Mbappe himself.
This decision marks the conclusion of a seven-year tenure with PSG, during which the World Cup winner clinched five league titles, including a domestic quadruple in the 2019/20 season.
Mbappe’s latest contribution saw him find the net in PSG’s Champions League last 16 first-leg triumph over Real Sociedad on Wednesday night.
The specifics of Mbappe’s departure are expected to unfold in the ensuing weeks and months, with reports indicating his annual earnings to be in the region of €200 million.
