PSG Remove Kylian Mbappe’s Giant Mural From Stadium and His Shirts From Club Shop

PSG Remove Kylian Mbappe’s Giant Mural From Stadium and His Shirts From Club Shop

Isaac Darko
updated at August 9, 2023 at 12:20 PM
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  • PSG have accelerated their war with wantaway striker, Kylian Mbappe
  • The French star is keen to run down his current deal despite PSG's urge to sell
  • As a result, PSG have stopped selling shirts and taken down a club poster of him

PSG have taken a significant step by dismantling a prominent mural featuring the discontented iconic figure, Kylian Mbappe, from their stadium, while also discontinuing the sale of his jerseys.

This move by the reigning Ligue 1 champions escalates the tense situation surrounding their prized player, as reports suggest he may have reached an agreement with Real Madrid.

The 24-year-old found himself relegated to training with the B team on Monday due to his refusal to extend his contract beyond the upcoming summer.

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Footage showed construction workers removing the artwork featuring Mbappe on Monday. Credit: @dailymail
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PSG are seeking a minimum of £250 million for the services of the French striker, as opposed to permitting him to depart without a transfer fee next year, the Sun reported.

Despite reports indicating an astonishing weekly offer of £11.6 million from the Saudi club Al-Hilal, Real Madrid are the leading contenders to secure his signature.

Construction workers on a crane stripped off a massive image - mainly of Mbappe - from the side of the Parc Des Princes venue.

According to GFFN, the club store no longer displays Mbappe's jersey, even though he has enjoyed five fruitful seasons with the French powerhouse.

This action might be perceived as significant, especially when comparing it to the fact that the jerseys of Neymar and Lionel Messi are still available for purchase.

Neymar, the revered Brazilian figure at PSG aged 31, has been associated with a potential transfer to Chelsea or Manchester United, after expressing his desire for a move.

Mbappe seen with Madrid star

Recently, Mbappe was spotted hanging out with Real Madrid youngster, Rodrygo in Sardinia, Italy, raising more questions about his links to Madrid.

Mbappe has been strongly linked with a move to Madrid. However, Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal submitted a world-record €300 bid for the France captain.

PSG set final Mbappe deadline

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

He specifically stated on July 5 that a solution to the forward’s situation had to be found within 10 days or two weeks at the latest.

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 by Tuesday, August 8.

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Isaac Darko is a La Liga, Ligue 1 and Bundesliga editor at Sports Brief with a Degree in Journalism and Communications from Ghana Institute of Journalism (2010)
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