New Real Madrid Signing Reveals How Kylian Mbappe Tried to Convince Him to Join Paris Saint-Germain

New Real Madrid Signing Reveals How Kylian Mbappe Tried to Convince Him to Join Paris Saint-Germain

Babajide Orevba
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:04 PM
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  • Aurelien Tchouameni who recently joined Real Madrid has narrated how Mbappe wanted him to sign for PSG
  • The midfielder joined Los Blancos on a six-year deal, weeks after Mbappe ignored the Spanish club to renew his PSG contract
  • Tchouameni stated that the World Cup winner actually told him to join PSG, but his mind was made up to move to the Spanish capital

New Real Madrid signing Aurelien Tchouameni has disclosed how Kylian Mbappe urged him to join French club Paris Saint-Germain.

The 22-year-old completed his switch from French side Monaco to Real Madrid, signing a six-year contract with Los Blancos, taking him until the summer of 2028.

Tchouameni expressed delight following his move to the Santiago Bernabeu and thanked the club’s president, as well as his agent and family members, for making such a mega transfer a reality.

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Aurelien Tchouameni says Real Madrid has always been his preferred club. Photo: Jose Breton
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He said:

“I am very happy to be here and begin my story with Real Madrid, the best club in the world. I am very happy and ready to work hard and continue winning titles for this club. I want to thank the president, my agent and my family for being here.”

The promising midfielder has been tipped to become a major force in Spain with Football Espana claiming the player completes a “six-man depth chart in the engine room that will be the envy of the rest of the European elite – himself, Luka Modric, Casemiro, Toni Kroos, Fede Valverde and compatriot Eduardo Camavinga.”

Tchouameni speaks on Mbappe's gesture

During his unveiling at the Spanish capital, Tchoumani stated that his fellow compatriot Mbappe wanted him to join PSG, but he told the striker he was interested in Madrid. Tchouameni said via Sports Dark:

“Kylian Mbappe spoke to me and asked me if I could come to Paris. But I told him I want to join Real Madrid – my choice was always Madrid.
“He understood my decision and he is happy for me. Camavinga told me: ‘You have to join us at Real. Come here!'”

Modric spotted chatting with Mbppe

Meanwhile, Sports Brief earlier reported that Real Madrid star Luka Modric was spotted having a tunnel chat with Kylian Mbappe who recently snubbed a possible move to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Mbappe has been heavily tipped to join Los Blancos, only to sign a three-year contract extension with French Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain.

The pair played against each other during Croatia’s 1-0 win over France in the UEFA Nations League at the Stade de France on Monday evening.

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Babajide Orevba is a CAF accredited Nigerian journalist and HOD of the Local Desk with over 10 years of experience in media landscape.He studied NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED.
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