Published 19:31 IST, July 10th 2023

PSG sporting director who signed Kylian Mbappe says time for French star to leave Paris

Former Paris Saint-Germain sporting director makes a massive claim on French superstar Kylian Mbappe's future as he wants the player to leave Parc de Princes.

Reported by: Anirban Sarkar
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Kylian Mbappe's relationship with Paris Saint-Germain has t been on good terms. A few days ago, youngster declared that he is t going to extend his PSG contract leaving club hierarchy in a lurch. French club has all intention to let him leave for right fee this summer as y don't want to lose ir most prized asset for free. Mbappe does have a one-year extension clause in his contract.

3 things you need to kw 

  • Kylian Mbappe lifted Ligue 1 title last season
  • PSG also have seen both Sergio Ramos and Lionel Messi leaving club this summer
  • Mbappe's potential departure would t be surprising given his current stance

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Former PSG sporting director says Kylian Mbappe should leave PSG

Mbappe's imminent future is t under threat but picture will get more clearer in coming days. Real Madrid's admiration for Kylian Mbappe is t a hidden fact and Spanish giants might raid French club in a bid to acquire right for World Cup winner.

w former PSG Sporting Director Leonardo claimed 24-year-old w needs to leave club. It was Leonardo who orchestrated forward's move from Monaco when he joined club permanently in 2018 having initially signed on a loan deal.

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In an interview with L’Equipe, he said, “PSG existed before Mbappé and it’ll exist after him.

“With his behavior over past two years, Mbappé shows that he is t yet a player capable of really guiding a team.

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“He is a great player, t a leader. He is a great scorer, t a creative. It’s hard to build a team around him.”

“For good of PSG, I think time has come for Mbappé to leave, matter way.” 

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Will Kylian Mbappe remain at PSG next season?

Mbappe has been handed armband and will continue to lead French club as things stand.

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PSG parted ways with Christophe Galtier and appointed former FC Barcelona manr Luis Enrique recently. Enrique's plans for next season are yet to be ascertained and should Mbappe leave, Spaniard manr would need to bring in a replacement.

19:33 IST, July 10th 2023