Kylian Mbappe: 3 Things PSG Could Gain From Selling the French Star

Kylian Mbappe took the footballing world by storm in June when he conveyed his decision not to extend his existing contract with the French champions, PSG.

This development has taken many by surprise, especially those in the hierarchy at PSG, as it was just last summer when Mbappe committed to a three-year contract with the team.

Mbappe's contract had him entitled to an astounding €180 million signing-on bonus, an enormous salary amounting to €630 million over the course of three years, and the added authority to participate in transfer decisions at the club.

PSG have now been forced to place Mbappe on the transfer market. They will be in danger of paying the forward a huge bonus and salary in excess of €100 million if he stays at the club this season.

In this ongoing saga featuring one of the most exceptional players in football history, numerous aspects are yet to be uncovered. In this article, Sports Brief delves into the potential benefits of PSG parting ways with their marquee forward.

Refocusing of the club’s project

It has been widely acknowledged that teams boasting marquee players like Mbappe tend to centre their strategies around such individuals. However, the departure of the French star might awaken PSG to the untapped potential residing within other members of their squad.

Moreover, with promising new acquisitions like South Korea's Kang-in Lee and Real Madrid's Marco Asensio joining forces with Neymar Jr, the team could be on the cusp of its best era yet.

Reduced wage bill

Releasing a wage and bonuses package that could surpass €630 million over a three-year period is an attractive prospect for any skilled bookkeeper, without a doubt.

According to data provided by Football Transfers, Mbappe's salary comprises approximately 20.5% of PSG's total wage bill, which amounts to $374,220,813, excluding bonuses. This significant portion of the budget allocated to one player makes parting ways with the forward a prudent move, especially considering the club's financial limitations.

In light of PSG's less-than-ideal financial inflows, letting go of the player demonstrates a smart and shrewd accounting strategy. Additionally, the looming threat of UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations potentially targeting the Parisian club adds further weight to this claim.

Another ego off the squad

Letting go of the 24-year-old player could offer PSG another advantage - a significant psychological boost and an overall positive change in the club's atmosphere.

In January 2018, then-PSG captain Thiago Silva had to intervene in a dressing room conflict between a young player and one of the team's leaders, as reported by Marca.

At that time, under the coaching of Unai Emery, tensions arose between two South American factions in the squad, with the Brazilian group, led by Dani Alves and Neymar, at odds with the rest, headed by Edinson Cavani. Some sources suggested that this strife stemmed from preferential treatment given to superstar forward, Neymar Jr.

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Now, facing a similar situation to how Mbappe is being treated, parting ways with the player could be a decision that proves beneficial once again, as it may help alleviate potential tensions and restore unity within the team.

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