Mbappe Applauded by PSG Fans Despite Turning Down Club's Latest Offer Amid Contract Saga

• Kylian Mbappe’s future remains unsettled after refusing to extend his current contract
• The French forward is now in the final year of his contract with the Ligue 1 champions
• Mbappe still received an ovation from a section of the fans at the team's home ground

Kylian Mbappe’s future remains a huge subject of debate following the forward’s decision to send a formal letter to the hierarchy at Paris Saint-Germain, stating his desire not to extend his current contract.

The Ligue 1 champions responded to this by initially freezing him out, excluding him from their pre-season tour to Japan and making him train with the rest of the 'undesirable' squad at the French capital.

Despite reports of the tense relationship between Mbappe and the PSG hierarchy, both parties appeared to have reached level ground regarding their contract standoff.

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The French forward has since been reinstated into the first-team fold. The nature of the relationship between both parties was evident in his first home league appearance this season.

PSG fans hail Mbappe

The reigning Ligue 1 champions, per their annual tradition, unveiled the newest signings to the fans in their home league game against Lens at Parc des Princes.

However, amid the celebratory atmosphere surrounding the incoming stars, a section of fans also took time to applaud Mbappe, as reported by L'Équipe.

It is believed that his possible move to Real Madrid this summer has been ruled out, with the French club exploring every available means to convince the 24-year-old to pen a new deal.

Mbappe, who has so far been silent on his contract debacle, rejected PSG’s latest offer, as reported by Goal. He appears set to join Los Blancos in the summer of 2024.

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Ancelotti sends subtle Mbappe message

Sports Brief also reported on Real Madrid coach, Carlo Ancelotti sending Mbappe a subtle message after his side’s 1-0 win against Celta Vigo at the Abanca Balaidos.

The Italian manager reiterated his desire not to add any more attacking signing to his current squad, which he has deemed good enough to compete on all fronts.