Mbappe

2022 - 5 - 21

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Kylian Mbappe Reveals He's Staying at PSG, Snubbing Real Madrid ... (Sports Illustrated)

The French superstar isn't going anywhere after all, spurning a long-expected move to Real Madrid to stay put.

PSG’s offer was strong enough for Mbappé to spurn a move to the club he has reportedly longed to play for since he was a boy. Mbappé, meanwhile, stays at PSG and continues to team with Lionel Messi and Neymar in the most star-studded attacking trident on the planet. On the club level, he won a Ligue 1 title with Monaco and then four more with PSG, while also capturing seven other domestic trophies. ... This summer my ambition was clear, I wanted to leave and put the club in the best circumstances to bring in my replacement.” The decision is the culmination of a yearlong process that nearly took a drastic turn last summer, when Madrid tried to pry Mbappé from PSG during the transfer window. Mbappé confirmed that he had asked for a transfer despite his contract having a year to run, but he could have signed a pre-contract with Real Madrid as early as Jan. 1 had he wanted to fully commit.

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Kylian Mbappé turns down Real Madrid to stay at PSG (The Irish Times)

Kylian Mbappé has rejected the chance to join Real Madrid and chosen to renew his contract with Paris Saint-Germain. The Spanish champions had been ...

Mbappé joined PSG from Monaco in 2017 in a deal worth up to €180m and had wanted to move to Madrid last summer, only for several offers, the last worth €200m on deadline day, to be rejected. PSG’s sporting director, Leonardo, admitted Mbappé had been keen to leave but said Madrid’s initial bids did not meet their valuation and that they were not willing to do business in the final week of the window. PSG’s sporting director, Leonardo, admitted Mbappé had been keen to leave but said Madrid’s initial bids did not meet their valuation and that they were not willing to do business in the final week of the window.

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PSG director Leonardo unsafe amid Kylian Mbappe U-turn - sources (ESPN)

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo could be replaced in the wake of Kylian Mbappe's shock U-turn to stay at the club, sources told ESPN.

Campos is a free agent after leaving Lille, and sources told ESPN that Mbappe believes reuniting with him could take the club forward. Campos joined Monaco in 2013, and four years later, the club had won their first title in 17 years. Campos was at Monaco when Mbappe burst onto the scene and won the Ligue 1 title in 2017, as well as reaching the Champions League semifinals.

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Kylian Mbappe: PSG forward agrees contract extension with Ligue 1 ... (Sky Sports)

Kylian Mbappe has agreed to sign a new three-year deal at PSG; France international had reportedly been close to joining Real Madrid on a free transfer this ...

Real - who were willing to pay €230m to sign the forward on Deadline Day last summer - were ready to give Mbappe a signing-on fee of £110m and wages of £20m-a-year after tax. Kylian Mbappe has agreed to sign a new three-year deal to stay at Paris Saint-Germain. Kylian Mbappe has agreed to sign a new three-year deal at PSG; France international had reportedly been close to joining Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer

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Kylian Mbappé decides to stay at PSG instead of joining Real Madrid (Irish Examiner)

It is understood the 23-year-old – whose contract at the Parc des Princes expires at the end of the season – has agreed a lucrative extension until 2025.

Meanwhile, Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin expects to leave the club in the summer, with Arsenal and Newcastle United both interested. PSG rejected several offers from Madrid for him last summer, the last worth €200m on deadline day, and have tried to persuade him to continue with the club. The Italian club have offered a three-year contract with a net salary of about €8m plus bonuses. PSG are expected to announce the agreement in the coming hours. It is understood the 23-year-old – whose contract at the Parc des Princes expires at the end of the season – has agreed a lucrative extension until 2025, with negotiations ongoing over whether that will contain an option for a one or two-year extension. The France forward telephoned Florentino Pérez Saturday to communicate his decision having opted against a move to La Liga despite holding positive talks with the Spanish champions only last week.

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Mbappe turns down Madrid to stay at PSG - report (RTE.ie)

Kylian Mbappe has decided to extend his stay at Paris St Germain, French sport daily L'Equipe has reported.

PSG had been reinforced last year with the signing of Lionel Messi from Barcelona to add firepower to a star-studded squad. L'Equipe said a new contract, which is likely to tie him to the French champions until 2025, had not been signed yet. The France forward, whose current contract expires at the end of the season, had been widely tipped to join Real Madrid.

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PSG and Mbappe live updates: Striker agrees to stay at club over ... (The Athletic)

Good morning, and welcome to The Athletic's coverage of today's live football news as Kylian Mbappe has agreed to remain at Paris Saint-Germain despite ...

PSG have pulled all the stops to convince Mbappe to sign a new deal. Got to hand it to— James Horncastle (@JamesHorncastle) #Mbappe. This probably beats the time Perez asked Totti to autograph a Madrid shirt for him with: “The only player who turned down Real Madrid.” Both chose to stay at hometown club. •2h ago •2h ago •2h ago •2h ago He has chosen the latter. •2h ago •2h ago •2h ago The title, fourth place, and final relegation spot are all up for grabs. The 23-year-old prodigy has been at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war between PSG and Real since last summer.

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Kylian Mbappe to sign new PSG contract (BreakingNews.ie)

That will come as a blow to Spanish LaLiga champions Real Madrid, who had assiduously courted the striker as his existing deal ran down. Paris Saint-Germain are ...

“There are lots of rumours going around but the player is the one who will have to talk about this.” Meilleur joueur de Ligue1 pour la 3e saison consécutive. Une fierté immense d’écrire l’histoire une nouvelle fois. The 23-year-old France international, whose future has been a topic of intense debate in recent weeks, is understood to have reached agreement in principle on a three-year deal at the Parc des Princes.

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La Liga chief: PSG 'insult to football' after Kylian Mbappe contract news (SportsJOE.ie)

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has branded PSG an 'insult to football' after the reported news of the new Kylian Mbappe contract.

- Kylian Mbappe asked PSG to sell Neymar and replace him with Ousmane Dembele Kylian Mbappe asked PSG for Ousmane Dembele and to let Neymar go, PSG are trying to find a way for Neymar’s exit.@Santos_Relevo The report adds that Mbappe is keen for PSG to sign Dembele from Catalan giants Barcelona, with the 25-year-old's contract expiring at the end of the season.

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Kylian Mbappe signs three-year deal at PSG after rejecting Real ... (ESPN)

The Kylian Mbappe transfer saga came to a conclusion on Saturday amid confirmation he signed a three-year deal at Paris Saint-Germain.

For our fans and our Club, the greatest chapters of our future lie ahead." I would also like to thank all the fans of Paris Saint-Germain, both in France and around the world, for their support, especially in recent months. Madrid's transfer strategy has been built around their pursuit of Mbappe in recent years, and they will now plan for life without him. "I would like to thank the President, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, for his trust, his understanding and his patience. "Since the day Kylian joined our family, he has achieved greatness beyond his years on every single stage. "I am convinced that here I can continue to grow at a club that provides everything necessary to perform at the highest level.

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Kylian Mbappe: LaLiga criticises 'scandalous' deal to make PSG star ... (Sky News)

The 23-year-old France international will be on wages of around £1m a week after pocketing a signing-on fee in the region of £100m.

He will be on wages of around £1m a week after pocketing a signing-on fee in the region of £100m. Mbappe said he was "delighted to continue to play in France, the country where I was born, where I have grown up and where I have made my name". The 23-year-old France international will be on wages of around £1m a week after pocketing a signing-on fee in the region of £100m.

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Kylian Mbappe: PSG forward signs new contract with Ligue 1 ... (Sky Sports)

Kylian Mbappe to become worlds highest-paid footballer after signing three-year PSG deal worth almost £1m a week; Mbappe had reportedly been close to ...

"You have to look at the sporting aspects of the PSG project; they still haven't won this Champions League title they have been chasing for 10 years or more. For our fans and our club, the greatest chapters of our future lie ahead." "I would also like to thank all the fans of Paris Saint-Germain, both in France and around the world, for their support, especially in recent months. "As happy as PSG are, is it a great thing for football that this very small handful of clubs have the means they have and are able to spend money like that? "I am convinced that here I can continue to grow at a club that provides everything necessary to perform at the highest level. It is obviously a lot of money that they're having to spend to hold onto Mbappe and question marks will be raised about that.

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Kylian Mbappé agrees to three-year contract extension with Paris ... (CNN International)

French superstar Kylian Mbappé has decided to stay at Paris Saint-Germain rather than join Real Madrid, ending one of football's biggest transfer sagas.

I would also like to thank all the fans of Paris Saint-Germain, both in France and around the world, for their support, especially in recent months. These rules are key to protect and sustain hundreds of thousands of jobs. "I would like to thank the President, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, for his trust, his understanding and his patience. "I am convinced that here I can continue to grow at a club that provides everything necessary to perform at the highest level. In doing so he became Monaco's youngest-ever first team player, breaking the record set by France great Thierry Henry. During his first full season, Mbappé was a key member of a Monaco team that pipped PSG to the Ligue 1 title and also reached the Champions League semifinals.

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Kylian Mbappe confirms to PSG fans he is staying as he snubs Real ... (Irish Mirror)

The World Cup winner and Paris Saint-Germain superstar spoke to the Parc des Princes crowd as he confirmed he would be remaining at the club and reject a ...

From Mbappe's perspective, the new deal is a strong statement from both the player and the club. Mbappe has enjoyed a stunning season individually, helping fire the club to a tenth Ligue 1 title with his phenomenal for in front of goal. The failure to sign the forward is a damning indictment of Real Madrid's recent fortunes and will see the Los Blancos hierarchy scratching their heads over who this summer's high-profile signing will now be.

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Kylian Mbappe: PSG forward signs new contract with Ligue 1 ... (Sky Sports)

Kylian Mbappe to become worlds highest-paid footballer after signing three-year PSG deal worth almost £1m a week; Mbappe had reportedly been close to ...

"You have to look at the sporting aspects of the PSG project; they still haven't won this Champions League title they have been chasing for 10 years or more. "I would also like to thank all the fans of Paris Saint-Germain, both in France and around the world, for their support, especially in recent months. For our fans and our club, the greatest chapters of our future lie ahead." "As happy as PSG are, is it a great thing for football that this very small handful of clubs have the means they have and are able to spend money like that? "I am convinced that here I can continue to grow at a club that provides everything necessary to perform at the highest level. It is obviously a lot of money that they're having to spend to hold onto Mbappe and question marks will be raised about that.

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Top scorer: Mbappé takes the crown (LFP)

Kylian Mbappé capped off a memorable weekend by adding the Ligue 1 Uber Eats top scorer crown to his new three-year deal at the newly-crowned French ...

As the curtain falls on another season, a huge congratulations goes to Kylian Mbappé for his achievement in being named the 2021-22 Ligue 1 Uber Eats top scorer. The 31-year-old striker headed Monaco's second goal form close range to finish in second place behind Mbappé, with a fantastic return of 25 goals for the season. Mbappé kicked off Round 38 on 25 goals for the season - one ahead of Monaco's Wissam Ben Yedder - with everything to play for.

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Gary Neville slams "corrupt" LaLiga after extraordinary Kylian ... (Irish Mirror)

Kylian Mbappe rejected Real Madrid by signing a new three-year PSG contract, prompting a furious reaction from LaLiga, who have been described as "corrupt" ...

For our fans and our club, the greatest chapters of our future lie ahead." "In committing to PSG, he will be the foundation of our club's future both on and off the field. But the France superstar has at last confirmed that he will be sticking around in Paris, much to LaLiga's anger.

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Mbappe told Perez he was staying at PSG in leaked Whatsapp ... (SportsJOE.ie)

Kylian Mbappe informed Florentino Perez of his decision to reject Real Madrid to stay at PSG by a leaked WhatsApp message, reports have claimed.

'I want to thank you for the opportunity to play for Real Madrid, the club I’ve been a fan of since I was little. The message is said to have been met with shock at the Bernabeu, with senior figures there - Perez included - believing Mbappe had agreed to join the club. Florentino Perez, too, will likely not have taken the news well.

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