La Liga giants Real Madrid's pursuit of French prodigy Kylian Mbappe has intensified, and the Paris Saint-Germain club's attitude towards the future star has become clearer and clearer. Sporting director Leonardo recently personally conveyed the team's feelings to Mbappe.
According to rumors, Mbappe himself has revealed his intention to leave Paris and join Real Madrid. Next summer, his contract expires soon. It is reported that Real Madrid before the opening of the transfer window has opened 220 million euros, but the Paris side is indifferent.
Theoretically, Mbappe is free to negotiate with any club as of January 1 next year. Paris Saint-Germain will then face Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16. Leonardo said, "If Mbappe chooses to stay, that is our expectation. It's a complicated situation, we want him to play for Paris for life and we have to respect his decision. I think renewing his contract is the best option for him, which I'm sure everyone understands."
Since moving to Paris from Monaco in the summer of 2017, Mbappe has become one of the top players in global soccer. Leonardo added: "Mbappe is now the best player in the world and there might have been speculation that we might renew his contract, but in fact we didn't. He is only in his twenties but he is already very mature."
The efficient combination of Mbappe and Neymar once made opponents scared, and Messi's joining has brought new variables to the team. Mbappe's form has fluctuated since Messi joined, but he has scored 142 goals in 150 games in Paris and has contributed 13 goals this season.
Mbappe has been a big fan of Real Madrid since his childhood and is expected to join them if Paris does not renew his contract. He will be a free agent this summer and Real Madrid is expected to sign the future world star.
