Kylian Mbappé Rejects $776 Million Saudi Offer
PSG are looking to sell Mbappe this summer. (Image: AP Photos/Christophe Ena)
Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappé has declined any possibility of taking his talents to Saudi Arabia. Reports from football insider Fabrizio Romano confirm that the French forward has rejected negotiations with Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, despite a reported contract offer worth an eye-watering $776 million.
Mbappé's tenure in the French capital has been the subject of intense speculation, and it appears increasingly likely that his time at PSG will come to a close this summer. Paris Saint-Germain themselves have acknowledged that they are open to selling the 24-year-old, as they are convinced he has already secured an agreement to join Spanish giants Real Madrid as a free agent following the 2023-24 season.
While the prospect of Mbappé's departure is a tough blow for PSG, the player himself seems determined to make a mark in European football. According to ESPN's Julien Laurens, Mbappé has no intention of extending his contract with PSG beyond June 2024. However, he is reportedly open to leaving the club through a transfer to ensure that PSG receives a fee to find a suitable replacement.
Real Madrid has been the frontrunner in the race for Mbappé's signature, with the player expressing a clear preference for joining the Spanish giants. This preference is particularly interesting, given that Mbappé had previously snubbed Real Madrid 14 months ago in favor of returning to Paris.
If the move materializes, Mbappé would be one of Real Madrid's most significant signings of the summer, following the earlier acquisition of Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund for a staggering $114 million fee.
During his six seasons with PSG, Kylian Mbappé proved his worth, scoring an impressive 148 goals in just 176 league matches and playing a key role in securing five Ligue 1 titles. However, the elusive UEFA Champions League trophy remained out of reach for the French club during his tenure.
Mbappé's potential departure adds to PSG's woes, as the club has already lost another superstar in Lionel Messi, who made a high-profile move to Major League Soccer's Inter Miami this summer. The club now faces the challenging task of replacing two of the biggest stars in world football.