Kylian Mbappe has informed Paris Saint-Germain that he intends to depart the club at the conclusion of the season. According to two individuals familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press, the French international conveyed to PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaifi that he will not be extending his contract with the club. As news of hi ouster from Paris spreads on the internet, we take a look at five clubs who might be interested in buying him.
Since Mbappe declared in May that he wouldn't extend his contract with PSG beyond 2024, tensions within the team have escalated. The French club is now considering selling him to avoid the possibility of losing him for free next year. (Image: AP)
As per reports from the Spanish news site MARCA, Tottenham Hotspurseems to be the biggest contender to sign the France star Kylian Mbappe, who is currently a target for Real Madrid and is playing for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). With his contract set to expire at the end of the season, the future of the French star at PSG has grown increasingly uncertain. (Image: AP)
Well, Chelsea are known for making big and important investments. Todd Boehly could go after acquiring the difficult but possible task of hiring Mbappe. Mauricio Pochettino's squad currently has an impressive array of attacking talent, featuring the likes of Christopher Nkunku, Raheem Sterling, and Mykhaylo Mudryk. With Chelsea's reputation for being one of football's most prolific spenders, the cost of signing Mbappe should not pose a deterrent. (Image: AP)
Purely from reports published by RMC Sport journalist Fabrice Hawkins, Kylian Mbappe is set to be monitored by Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal. It is being reported that the club wants to capitalise on the uncertainty surrounding his situation. Al Hilal is purportedly willing to offer PSG an upfront payment of €200 million, along with a substantial sum of €400 million to seal the deal this summer. (Image: AP)
This is a long-standing rumour. That Mbappe is moving to Madrid in the summer of 2024. Real Madrid is among the elite clubs, not just Europe but in the world, who have the capacity to afford a player of Mbappe's stature. The fact that Real Madrid have been connected to Mbappe since when he was with Monaco, it makes all the more sense that Frenchman goes there. (Image: AP)
It is true that Manchester United are under pressure these days but it does not change the fact that the club is still one of the premier clubs globally, consistently seeking out top talent in football. While Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Anthony Martial, and others have not lived up to expectations in recent seasons, United might be interested to get Mbappe in to help Manchester revive. (Image: AP)