Neymar and Kylian Mbappe are NEVER going to leave: PSG President Al-Khelaifi

Paris Saint-Germain duo Kylian Mbappe and Neymar were crucial for Ligue 1 champions on Wednesday as y came from behind to register a 2-1 win over Atalanta. win sent PSG through to semi-finals of Champions League. Applauding club's mentality after a dramatic comeback, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi claimed Mbappe and Neymar were integral to club's success and will "never be leaving" French capital. 

After successive exits in quarter-finals of Champions League, Al-Khelaifi was unsurprisingly relieved to see his side beat Atalanta on Wednesday night. Speaking to RMC Sport after game, club president said, "Everyone said that Paris was t rey for Champions League but we showed a great mentality, with great players. Our goal is very big but we are t thinking today of final, only semi-final. It's very important to change mentality." Nasser Al-Khelaifi n mitted that next big target for club is winning Champions League, which according to 46-year-old will take club to next level. 

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Atalanta vs PSG highlights: Neymar, Mbappe shine in comeback win

Serie A side Atalanta took le in first half after Mario Pasalic beat Keylor Navas with a wonderful curling effort. Despite PSG creating a host of chances in front of goal, y failed to beat Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello for much of game. Despite missing some great opportunities to equalise, Neymar h a relatively good game for Parisians.

Brazilian did register an assist as he h last touch before Marquinhos’ equaliser. Kylian Mbappe, who recovered from an injury in time to feature in match, played final 30 minutes of game. Frenchman's direct approach was helpful as PSG mand to breach Atalanta's defence for second time. Mbappe found Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting with a perfectly timed ball for PSG's winner. 

Nasser Al-Khelaifi ackwledged importance of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe for club's success. "Neymar and Kylian are some of best players in world but it was team that h a great game, even though Ney was really good. In recent months he has changed in team. y're both going to stay, y're never going to leave!"

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Both players have been linked away from club ever since y me ir move to Paris in 2017. While Neymar has been frequently linked with a return to former club Barcelona, Kylian Mbappe has reportedly drawn interest from Barca's arch-rivals, Real Mrid. latter's contract runs out in 2022, which furr suggest Real manr Zinedine Zidane could make a push to sign player for a cut-price deal in 2021. 

As of w, both players will be playing at French capital. After seeing out a stern challenge from Atalanta, PSG will be confident y can go all way through in tournament. Heavyweights like Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Barcelona are still alive in tournament. PSG will face winner between RB Leipzig and Atletico Mrid in semi-final on Tuesday, August 18. 

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