Watch Mbappe’s Controversial Gesture to a Fan Who Asked Him to Join Real Madrid

• Kylian Mbappe sparked PSG exit rumours amid talks of Real Madrid's interest in him.
• The transfer saga surrounding Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid just refuses to go away.
• Despite Mbappe's “betrayal” by ditching Madrid to extend his PSG deal, Los Blancos still want the forward.

Kylian Mbappe has fueled reports of his intention to leave Paris Saint-Germain with a curious gesture during an autograph signing session.

Mbappe was very close to joining Real Madrid last summer, only for the 24-year-old to make a late U-turn and sign a new contract with PSG.

Since then, there have been contradicting reports about Madrid’s position on a future move for Mbappe.

The latest reports from the Athletic suggest Real Madrid will be ready to table a deal for the PSG superstar.

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Meanwhile, the 2022 World Cup Golden Boot winner is believed to have grown frustrated with PSG due to failed promises and would want a move away from the French capital, per Madrid Universal.

Mbappe on the other hand has not helped rumours to die down with his latest gesture sparking reports of his interest to join Real Madrid.

What did Mbappe do?

During an autograph signing session organized by PSG as part of activations during their Winter Tour in the Middle East, Mbappe reacted to a fan in the most curious manner.

The PSG striker was signing autographs when a fan shouted "come back to Madrid, come back to Madrid."

Mbappe then surprised many as he raised his thumb when he heard what the fan said.

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Real Madrid has reignited their interest in Kylian Mbappe and are ready to break the bank to make a deal for the 24-year-old possible at the end of the season.

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Mbappe snubbed the Spanish champions at the start of the season to extend his deal with Paris Saint-Germain, but Real Madrid are not willing to give up on the France forward.

According to Caught Offside, Real Madrid are now preparing a deal worth a total package of £877 million to lure Mbappe to the Santiago Bernabeu at the end of the season.

Rennes boss explains gesture to Mbappe

Sports Brief earlier reported that Rennes manager, Bruno Genesio has finally cleared the air on why he confronted Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe during their Ligue 1 clash on Sunday, January 15.

Genesio was seen approaching Mbappe on the touchline and whispered in the PSG forward’s ears before he come on for the French champions in the 55th minute.

According to Marca, the Rennes coach revealed exactly what he spoke to Mbappe about after the Ligue 1 clash as he shows his admiration for the French forward.