Mbappe could become the second high-profile departure from PSG this summer after Lionel Messi left the club as a free agent
By Kehinde Okeowo
France international and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward, Kylian Mbappe, has made his intention to leave the club known after informing the club’s hierarchy that he will not be extending his contract.
This was made known by Italian Journalist and transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, who took to his social media page to disclose that the 24-year-old is not willing to stay at the club until 2025.
Mbappe’s deal with the Ligue 1 champions ends in 2024, but the club has the option of triggering one additional year.
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However, with the stands of the French goal posher, PSG could be forced to offload the player, as they have also made it clear that they are not willing to let him go for free.
Taking to his Twitter handle, Romano wrote: “Kylian Mbappé has informed PSG of his decision: he’ll NOT trigger the option to extend current contract until 2025, it means that deal would expire next June 2024 — as L’Équipé called.
“PSG position: NO plan to lose Kylian for free. Sign a new deal now or he could be sold.”
With this development, Mbappe could become the second high-profile departure from PSG this summer, after Lionel Messi left as a free agent, especially with Real Madrid retaining a long-term interest in the Frenchman.
Messi, who joined the club two years ago, is set to sign for Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer (MLS).