Kylian Mbappe says he is still ‘thinking about’ signing a new contract with PSG, but the striker has not yet decided … with Real Madrid and Liverpool on red alert for his signature
- Kylian Mbappe has just 18 months to fulfill his current PSG contract
- The Frenchman admits he has not yet decided on his long-term future at the club
- Real Madrid and Liverpool are among the clubs that are keeping an eye on their situation
- Mbappe spoke after scoring two goals in PSG’s victory against Montpellier
PSG striker Kylian Mbappe admits that he is still undecided about signing a new contract with the Ligue 1 champion.
The 22-year-old now fulfills the last 18 months of the contract in the French capital, with Real Madrid and Liverpool among those interested.
The French World Cup winner has been constantly associated with a move to Madrid in particular, and potentially working with admirer and countryman Zinedine Zidane, but Mbappe insists he has not yet made a decision about his long-term future.
Kylian Mbappe has not yet made a decision on the extension of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain
Mbappe scored twice for PSG in a comfortable 4-0 win over Montpellier on Friday night
“We are discussing with the club to try to find a suitable project,” Mbappe told the French outlet Telefoot, after PSG’s 4-0 victory over Montpellier on Friday night, in which the 22-year-old scored twice.
‘I said I was thinking about it because I think … if I sign, it would have to be a long-term commitment to Paris Saint-Germain.
‘I am very happy here. I’ve always been very happy. The fans and the club have always helped me and for that I will always be grateful. But I want to think about what I want to do in the next few years, where I want to be. That’s what I’m thinking about.
‘I’m going to need to make a decision soon, but I’m thinking about it. If I had the answer now, I would.
The 22-year-old has just started working with new PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino
‘I don’t want to sign a contract and say a year later that I want to leave. If I subscribe it is to stay and it deserves time to reflect on my decision. ‘
Mbappe has just started working with new PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino, who replaced Thomas Tuchel in early January.
The French international scored 104 goals in 146 games in Paris and was part of the team that ended as runner-up in the last Champions League.
This season, he has scored 14 goals in 22 matches in all competitions, while PSG are looking to win their fourth consecutive national title.
Real coach Zinedine Zidane (left) is a longtime admirer of French compatriot Mbappe
Spain’s most recent reports say Real Madrid’s plan is to attract Mbappe in the summer, in what is being labeled ‘Operation Mbappe’.
Spanish giants believe the fee for signing Mbappe can range from € 150 million (£ 135 million) to € 222 million (£ 200 million), with PSG possibly looking to recover what it paid to sign Neymar from Barcelona in 2017 – £ 198 million.
PSG have absolutely no desire to lose Mbappe, whether this summer or the next, but if the 22-year-old refuses to sign a new contract in France, he may be forced to reassess his situation in the summer so as not to lose him by a reduced rate in your last year.
