Kylian Mbappe: PSG Manager Hopeful Frenchman Will 'Change His Mind' Over Real Madrid Move

Kylian Mbappe: PSG Manager Hopeful Frenchman Will 'Change His Mind' Over Real Madrid Move

Isaac Darko
March 30, 2024 at 6:42 PM
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  • Luis Enrique believes Kylian Mbappe may be tempted to stay with PSG
  • Mbappe is reportedly set to leave the French giants in the summer
  • Spanish giants Real Madrid are favourites to sign the French captain

Kylian Mbappe "can still change his mind" about leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer, coach Luis Enrique said Saturday.

After much debate about the future of the France captain, Mbappe told PSG in February that he would leave the Parc des Princes at the end of his contract this summer.

Spanish giants Real Madrid are the favourites to secure the signature of the 2018 World Cup winner.

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique during a press conference ahead of their Champions League last 16 second-leg match against Real Sociedad
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique during a press conference ahead of their Champions League last 16 second-leg match against Real Sociedad. Photo by Franck Fife
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"I'm still hoping that Kylian will change his mind. He hasn't said anything yet. He can still change his mind," the 53-year-old Spaniard told Prime Video via ESPN.
"Let's imagine that we win four titles this season and Kylian makes his choice at the last moment and decides that his place is in Paris. Why not?"

Enrique mentioned the possibility of Mbappe staying at PSG when asked if the fact that the 25-year-old was playing his last Ligue 1 match against rivals Marseille on Sunday would influence the coach's decision to play him or not.

Speaking at a press conference before Sunday's Le Classique, Luis Enrique was cryptic when addressing the question of Mbappe's presence on the pitch at the Velodrome.

"Anything is possible in life. Our aim is to win this match," said the coach.
"I need to have a general view of the team. There will be people who don't agree," he said, adding he was "aware" of the importance of the derby for PSG fans.

Mbappe not discussing future with PSG

Sports Brief previously reported that Mbappe and PSG were no longer talking about his future.

Mbappe told the club he would be leaving at the end of the side, and they accepted his decision.

The Parisians wanted the former World Cup winner to stay, but know they can’t just change his mind.

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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)