Kylian Mbappe: Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp Discloses Why Clubs Can’t Sign PSG Star

Kylian Mbappe: Liverpool Boss Jurgen Klopp Discloses Why Clubs Can’t Sign PSG Star

Elijah Odetokun
February 17, 2024 at 8:20 AM
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  • Kylian Mbappe will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season
  • Spanish giants Real Madrid are the most likely destination for him
  • Some other top clubs have reportedly registered their interests

Kylian Mbappe will leave Paris Saint-Germain at the end of the season when his contract expires, and has put top European clubs on red alert with the news.

After seven years in blue and red, Mbappe will exit the Parc des Princes, ending an almost two-year transfer saga involving him and the French capital city club.

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Jurgen Klopp and Kylian Mbappe after a Champions League game between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain. Photo by Martin Rickett.
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Real Madrid have been attempting to poach him since 2022 but each time they appear close, the French national team captain extended his stay in his home country.

Per Foot Mercato, an agreement was in place between the two parties since January despite mind games and denials by the Spanish club and the attacker.

Klopp speaks on Mbappe's saga

During his press conference yesterday, Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp was quizzed on the hottest news in Europe as one of the clubs who have been linked with the player.

The German manager will not be a part of whatever Liverpool decides to do from next season as he is set to vacate his role in June after nine years in charge, but he offered an insight into why the deal will be complicated for most clubs.

“Obviously, I’m not involved in that, but I can tell you I’d be surprised if all the top clubs were. The top clubs I know, for most of them, it will be tricky - wages, signing-on fee,” he said via Daily Star.

He could still be involved in the saga after reports in the Spanish media linked him with Barcelona job, with Xavi Hernandez set to leave his post at the end of the season. The Blaugrana have registered interest in Mbappe.

Arteta's comment on Mbappe saga

Sports Brief reported on Mikel Arteta's telling response to Mbappe's situation after the 25-year-old announced his decision to leave PSG in June when his contract expires.

Arteta aims high for his club and claims they should be in the conversation for that calibre of player. The Gunners will be unlikely to land the 2018 World Cup winner.

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