Kylian Mbappe: PSG Sets New Deadline for Forward to Extend Contract

Kylian Mbappe: PSG Sets New Deadline for Forward to Extend Contract

Ero Samson
updated at August 6, 2023 at 10:34 AM
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  • Kylian Mbappe sent a letter to PSG in June stating his desire not to extend his contract
  • PSG reportedly greeted the letter with a deadline for the forward to extend or be sold
  • The Ligue 1 champions have reportedly extended the deadline for Mbappe to sign a new contract

Kylian Mbappe remains firm on his decision not to extend his stay at Paris Saint Germain beyond the summer of 2024.

In a letter sent to the club’s hierarchy in the first week of June, the forward made known his desire not to extend.

Seemingly angered by Mbappe’s decision, the club set an ultimatum of July 31st for the forward to extend his current deal or risk being sold to the highest bidder.

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Kylian Mbappe remains firm on his stance not to extend his PSG contract. Image: Gualter Fatia.
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PSG appeared to have compromised a little with reports from Marca stating the club has extended the ultimatum issued to the forward.

PSG sets new Mbappe deadline

During the unveiling of new coach Luis Enrique, President Nasser Al Khelaifi made clear the club’s goal was to meet resolve Mbappe’s future before July 31.

Specifically stating on July 5 that a solution to the forward’s situation has to be found within 10 days or two weeks at the latest.

Quoted by Marca, the president said: "We are not going to let him go free, it is impossible"

With the set ultimatum now exceeded, the French club have set what is believed to be their final deadline to resolve the forward’s future for Tuesday, August 8.

Mbappe who is reported to have reached a verbal agreement with Spanish club Real Madrid for a transfer in the summer of 2024 has remained calm about his future, despite being left out of the club’s pre-season tour to Japan.

Madrid remains quiet on Mbappe

Desperate to get the forward’s future sorted, PSG continues to wait for an offer from Real Madrid for Mbappe.

It is believed the club values their star at around ₤250 million, but Madrid appears to be waiting until the final days of the window before making what many have dubbed a potential “insulting” offer for the forward according to reports from Tribuna.

PSG reporting Madrid to FIFA?

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on PSG contemplating a complaint with FIFA over allegations that Real Madrid was unfairly in contact with Mbappe.

The Parisians believe the French superstar has secretly reached an agreement with the Spanish giants to join them on a free transfer next summer.

FIFA strictly prohibits any communication between players and other clubs or any agreements beyond six months before contract expiration.

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Samson Ero is a sports journalist with a track record of over five years in the Nigerian media industry. He graduated from Nigerian Institute of Journalism (2021-2023).
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