July 22nd 2023.
Kylian Mbappe's future at Paris Saint-Germain looks to be coming to an end. With his current contract set to expire next summer, speculation has been intensifying that the Frenchman will leave the French champions either this summer or next.
The Times have reported that PSG expect a range of suitors to express interest, with clubs from Saudi Arabia to Premier League side Chelsea all reportedly interested in signing the 24-year-old. Chelsea have already been busy in the transfer window, spending more than £600m on new signings over the past 12 months, and are still looking to add to their squad.
Since joining PSG in 2017 in a deal worth £165m - the second-most expensive transfer in history - Mbappe has scored 212 goals in 260 games, helping the club to five Ligue 1 titles. However, while PSG have been dominant in France, their ambitions of European glory have not been achieved, with the club yet to lift the Champions League trophy.
PSG's president has recently issued an ultimatum to Mbappe, saying it is 'impossible' that he will leave on a free transfer in 2024. He said: 'My position is very clear, I don’t want to repeat it every time. If Kylian wants to stay, we want him to stay, but he needs to sign a new contract. We don’t want to lose the best player in the world for free; we can’t do that. This is a French club. He said he would never leave for free. If he changes his mind today, it’s not my fault.'
With Mbappe having been left out of PSG's pre-season tour squad, the club are already weighing up their options to replace the France World Cup winner, expressing interest in Tottenham captain Harry Kane, Napoli ace Victor Osimhen and Juventus star Dusan Vlahovic.
It remains to be seen whether Mbappe will remain at PSG for another season, but with the club's ultimatum issued and the interest of multiple suitors, it appears that the France international is set to leave the French champions either this summer or next.
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