Published 17:37 IST, December 22nd 2022

Real Madrid ready to shell out staggering €1 billion for PSG star Kylian Mbappe: Report

Real Madrid have once again reportedly shown interest in signing 24-year-old star forward Kylian Mbappe following their failed pursuit the last time.

Reported by: Vidit Dhawan
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La Liga giants Real Mrid have once again reportedly shown interest in signing 24-year-old star forward Kylian Mbappe following ir failed pursuit last year. It was stated that Los Blancos h multiple bids rejected before Mbappe finally signed a blockbuster contract extension with Ligue 1 heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

Real Mrid to bid a whopping £877m for Kylian Mbappe

According to Gazzetta, Real Mrid are willing to bid a staggering €1 billion (£877m) to sign Kylian Mbappe on a four-year contract after having three offers rejected in summer. report ds that a huge sum of this money would be in ws (£552 million), while rest of amount would include transfer fees and or signing-on and commission fees (£132 million).

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With Mbappe out of contract in 2024 and last year being entirely optional, Frenchman could sign a contract with Real Mrid next summer. While Mbappe is expected to easily fit into Los Blancos setup, he could also be viewed as a long-term replacement for 35-year-old Karim Benzema.

Kylian Mbappe's explanation for turning down Real Mrid

After signing a blockbuster contract extension with PSG this past summer, Kylian Mbappe explained in a press conference why he turned down Real Mrid and decided to stay at Parc des Princes. "Everybody kws I wanted to leave last year, and I was convinced that would be best decision at that time.  years pass but y are different and context is different w," 24-year-old told media.

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He ded, "That goes for sporting terms, and also, personally, I was free to make a decision, and I kw how important that is in France. It is country where I have grown up. I have always lived here, and leaving my country wasn't right thing. re is a sentimental aspect to his. It is my country. sporting project has changed as well. That me me want to stay because I don't think my story is over yet."

Mbappe concluded his remarks by giving a mess to Real Mrid fans. "I wanna say thank you, as y always accepted me as one of m. I understand ir disappointment, and I hope y understand I decided to stay in my country," ded 24-year-old.

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17:36 IST, December 22nd 2022