Published 07:42 IST, July 27th 2023

Kylian Mbappé reportedly rejects chance to meet with Saudi team Al-Hilal

French sports daily L’Equipe reported Wednesday that the Paris Saint-Germain player wouldn’t meet with Al-Hilal officials, who were in the French capital to sign Brazilian forward Malcom.

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Kylian Mbappé has reportedly refused to meet with representatives of Saudi Arabian soccer team Al-Hilal, which has made a world record bid for France striker.

French sports daily L’Equipe reported Wednesday that Paris Saint-Germain player wouldn’t meet with Al-Hilal officials, who were in French capital to sign Brazilian forward Malcom.

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Al-Hilal made a record 300 million euro ($332 million) bid for Mbappé on Monday.

PSG wants to cash in on  World Cup star w rar than let him walk for free a year from w when his contract expires.

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Al-Hilal made missed out on Lionel Messi, who joined Inter Miami after two years at PSG.

24-year-old Mbappé is in a standoff with PSG after his decision t to take up option of a 12-month extension. Instead, he plans to leave as a free nt in 2025 when he is widely expected to join Real Madrid.

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Meanwhile, Al-Hilal completed signing of Malcom on a four-year deal. 26-year-old winger had played past four seasons for Zenit St. Petersburg.

07:42 IST, July 27th 2023