Football transfers: Kylian Mbappe plans to stay at PSG next season but unlikely to sign contract extension

Kylian Mbappe’s transfer situation took another turn on Tuesday, June 13 evening after the Frenchmen tweeted about his future with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). According to the latest developments, the player has hinted he will leave the French champions as a free agent when his contract expires in 2024. Mbappe has been at PSG since 2017 having initially come on loan from Monaco and could now leave the club as a free agent. He is reported to be on his way to Real Madrid while Manchester United are also interested in his signature.

Mbappe to stay at PSG next season?

In a statement to AFP, Mbappe said he had informed PSG "on July 15, 2022" of his decision not to activate an option to extend his contract, which ends after next season, for an extra year "and the only aim of the letter was to confirm what had already been spoken about previously".

Kylian Mbappe and his entourage confirm that "this matter has not been discussed since over the course of the year, except a fortnight ago to announce the sending of the letter".

However, on the flip side, he tweeted he is planning to stay at PSG next season and wrote, “LIES…At the same time, the bigger it is, the more it passes. I have already said that I will continue next season at PSG where I am very happy.”

If Mbappe does end up staying at PSG but plans on not signing an extension, he will be a free agent at the end of next season.

PSG not ready to shift Mbappe for free

As things stand, PSG have cleared their stance on Mbappe and have asked him to sign a new contract before the start of the next season. However, since Mbappe is reluctant to sign a new deal, the club is prepared to sell the Frenchmen in the window. This will see PSG earn a significant fee rather than losing the player on a free transfer next season.

As things stand, his current deal will expire in 2024 with long-term admirers Real Madrid keen on his signature. Real have been in contact with Mbappe for a few seasons but have not lured the player to switch to the Spanish capital. Manchester United are another club on the hunt and could sign him if they are presented with an opportunity to sign.

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