2023-06-14 09:35:12
Mbappe: Happy with Saint-Germain, and I did not ask to leave for Real Madrid
France striker Kylian Mbappe expressed his happiness to stay during the next season with his club, Paris Saint-Germain, stressing that he “did not ask to be abandoned or to move to Real Madrid,” in an interview with the Italian sports newspaper, Gazzetta dello Sport, on Wednesday. .
Kylian Mbappe, 24, said during the interview that took place at the French national team’s training headquarters in Clairefontaine: “I just confirmed my desire not to activate the renewal clause for an additional year. We have never spoken with Paris Saint-Germain about extending the contract, but I am happy to stay here.” next season.”
During the interview, Mbappe regretted the departure of Argentine star Lionel Messi from the ranks of the French capital team and the move to Inter Miami, saying: “He is probably the best player in the history of football. The news is not good when it comes to the departure of a player like him, and I do not understand why many expressed their relief.” for his departure.”
He added, “We are talking about Lionel Messi. He should be respected, but otherwise he has not been given the respect he deserves in France. It is unfortunate, but that is the way things are. What must be done must be done in order to replace him.”
And Kylian Mbappe had indicated in a statement to “Agence France Presse”, on Tuesday, that he had never discussed extending his contract with the French club beyond 2024, the day after he informed his officials of his intention not to activate the option to extend for an additional year.
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