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Published 15:26 IST, July 25th 2023

LeBron James shares Forrest Grump's epic meme while reacting to Mbappe's mammoth offer

After Al Hilal promised Kylian Mbappe hundreds of millions of dollars, LeBron James quipped that if offered a comparable contract, he'd go to Saudi Arabia.

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Paris Saint-Germain star Kylia Mbappe has sparked a big debate on social media after PSG left him out of the squad for the Japan tour to play the pre-season friendlies. Kylian Mbappe stated earlier this month that he does not intend to renew his contract with the Ligue 1 champions and wants to leave when his contract expires next summer. He does not intend to pull the trigger on his contract to stay an extra year with the club that bought him from Monaco in 2017. 

3 things you need to know

  • PSG manager has told the World Cup winner to either renew or leave this summer
  • Mbappe has received the biggest offer in the history of all sports from the Saudi Pro-League
  • PSG is ready to sell the star to any club

Also Read: Kylian Mbappe Breaks His Silence For The First Time After Al-Hilal's Record Bid

Al-Hilal offer $331.59 million to sign the French star from PSG

The Saudi Pro League has officially offered $331.59 million for the FIFA World Cup 2018 winner, as they desperately want the services of the French captain in order to achieve the goal of building one of the best leagues in the world of football. Since the arrival of five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo to Al-Nassr, the football transfer window has completely changed. 

Mbappe, who is only 24 years old, has already shown flashes of brilliance equal to those of football greats Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. It's hardly surprising that Saudi Arabia is pursuing the superstar and making a sizable offer. The Saudi Pro League's buying binge has also drawn other great players, some of whom are still in their prime, like Benzema, Kante, Koulibaly, Milankovic-Savic, and others. Mbappe's possible transfer may be a game-changer for Saudi Arabia's football aspirations, but it seems improbable given that he is entering his peak and has the desire to play for Real Madrid in Europe.

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NBA legend LeBron James reacts to Kylian Mbappe’s potential salary

Kylian Mbappe could become the highest-paid athlete of all time with a record salary of  $776 million. LeBron James was astounded by the salary. Currently, Mbappe is under contract with Paris Saint-Germain. He is unquestionably the top player and the most in-demand athlete in football. That offer eclipses even the NBA's exorbitant salary, including those of Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James. The Lakers will pay James more than $53 million this season, and if he exercises his player option for the 2024-25 season, he would earn an additional $57.6 million.

14:54 IST, July 25th 2023