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Kylian Mbappe has been allowed to return to training with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) following positive talks between the player and the club. Mbappe wants to leave PSG at the end of his contract, but the club wants to sell him to prevent him from leaving for free. Despite the resolution, Mbappe’s intention to leave next summer remains unchanged. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi informed the squad that Mbappe is still part of the team for the season. However, PSG’s performance in pre-season games without Mbappe and Neymar highlights their need for the star striker. FOX Sports reported
The tensions between Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain have somewhat eased after positive discussions between the two parties, allowing Mbappe to return to training. Mbappe had been sidelined and watched PSG’s draw against Lorient due to a contract standoff. While PSG wants to sell him to prevent him from leaving for free at the end of his contract, Mbappe wants to play this season before departing. PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi addressed the players to inform them that Mbappe is back in the squad for the season, although Mbappe’s intentions to leave next summer remain unchanged.
Mbappe, who was excluded from the pre-season tour and trained separately from the first-team, may now have the opportunity to play in the upcoming match against Toulouse. PSG’s recent performances have highlighted their need for Mbappe, as they have only won one of their four pre-season games and struggled offensively without him and Neymar.
The club received a record-breaking bid of $332 million from Al-Hilal, a Saudi Arabian team, for Mbappe, but he reportedly refused to meet with the representatives. It is widely believed that the 24-year-old forward wants to join Real Madrid next season on a free transfer with a substantial signing-on fee.
While PSG did not mention if negotiations for a new contract have begun, the positive talks suggest an improvement in the strained relationship since Mbappe declined the one-year contract extension in June. This decision left Al-Khelaifi disappointed after making significant efforts to meet Mbappe’s wage demands when he signed a new contract last year.
The situation has also added pressure to new coach Luis Enrique, who expressed hope for a resolution to keep Mbappe. Despite the improved relations with Al-Khelaifi, Mbappe still holds the upper hand in the situation. If he leaves next summer as planned, he will only have one season to play alongside new signing Ousmane Dembele.
Additionally, there are speculations that Neymar and Marco Verratti may also leave PSG this summer, with potential moves to the lucrative Saudi Arabian league. This leaves Enrique with a lot of work to do and limited time to make PSG competitive for the start of the Champions League.
In conclusion, the recent discussions between Mbappe and PSG have led to his return to training, but the underlying issues regarding his contract and potential departure remain. PSG needs Mbappe’s contribution on the field, and the club’s coach and president have expressed their desire to keep him. However, Mbappe’s intentions to leave next summer and join Real Madrid on a free transfer still stand..
