Kylian Mbappe: Chelsea Linked With Sensational Move for Embattled PSG Star

Kylian Mbappe: Chelsea Linked With Sensational Move for Embattled PSG Star

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:14 PM
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  • Kylian Mbappe has sparked a transfer battle in Europe after it emerged he is unhappy at Paris Saint-Germain
  • The star forward is believed to have had a fallout with the PSG hierarchy just months after he penned a new lucrative deal
  • Chelsea and Liverpool are among the clubs said to be monitoring the 23-year-old's situation at the French club

Chelsea have reportedly joined the race to sign embattled Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.

The French forward is currently the subject of transfer speculation barely months after he penned a bumper new contract with PSG.

Reports suggest that Mbappe is unhappy at Parc des Princes after an alleged fallout with the French club’s hierarchy.

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Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring during the UEFA Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes. Photo by Franck Fife.
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Respected Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has described the forward's situation at PSG as 'tense' and has revealed the youngster's intent to part ways with the reigning French champions.

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According to Romano, Mbappe is desperate to leave PSG as soon as possible in a remarkable U-turn. Despite the 23-year-old's alleged stance, PSG are said not to have any intention of offloading him in the interim.

Chelsea linked with Mbappe move

Meanwhile, Mbappe's situation has put a number of top European clubs on red alert, with some keeping tabs on the state of affairs at Parc des Princes.

It is believed that Chelsea are among the clubs keen on landing the World Cup-winning star.

According to GiveMeSports, citing journalist Pete O'Rourke, the Blues will ‘definitely be in the conversation’ for Paris Saint-Germain forward.

"I'm sure if Mbappe does become available, you'll have Chelsea and all the top clubs across Europe who would love to sign him as well," O'Rourke was quoted saying.

Meanwhile, Mbappe's current deal with PSG is expected to keep him at the club until 2025.

Campos douses Mbappé exit talks

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Paris Saint-Germain director Luis Campos has responded to the widespread reports of Kylian Mbappé's intention to quit the club.

News of Mbappé's aim to leave PSG was greeted with great shock across the football landscape, with exit stories spreading like wildfire on the internet on Tuesday, October 11.

Mbappé is reported to be unhappy with the club's top hierarchy, with rumours indicating the 23-year-old forward feels betrayed.

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