Hours After $776,000,000 Offer From Saudi Arabia, Paris Mayor Slams PSG’s Decision to Ban Kylian Mbappe – “We Must Keep Him”

After last season’s drama, the transfer saga involving Kylian Mbappe, PSG, and Real Madrid is again taking center stage. The Parisian club took a drastic step by dropping Mbappe from the Japan tour. PSG’s decision caused an uproar, leaving even the mayor of Paris bemused.

From the explosive Mbappe letter to the club banning him from the preseason tour, things are taking a sour turn. Both parties are firm on their stances. Mbappe wants to fulfill his contract, while PSG is willing to sell the player immediately amid a contract stand-off. The Paris mayor has voiced her opinion, criticizing the club’s decision. 

Kylian Mbappe saga getting momentum with Paris mayor slamming PSG

It seemed Real Madrid was the ultimate destination for Mbappe last summer. But the French superstar extended the contract with the Ligue1 champions in the final days of the transfer window. He bagged a blockbuster contract with a salary of around $110 million with a signing and loyalty bonus. It was a two-year contract with an option for one more year. 

However, the World Cup winner informed the Parisians about his decision not to extend the contract beyond 2024. It angered the Qatari-owned club, which doesn’t want him to leave for free. The club now wants to sell the player, who wants to honor his contract and bag the loyalty bonus of around $80 million. After refusing to extend the contract, PSG left out Mbappe from the preseason Japan tour, causing a stir.

And now the Paris mayor has jumped onto the scene. Anne Hidalgo criticized the French club’s decision. While speaking to BFM Gala TV (via Marca), Hidalgo said, “They have the best player in the world, and they are willing not to play with him. I admit that I don’t understand anything.” “We must keep him in Paris,” she added.

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It seems Hidalgo isn’t impressed with how PSG is handling the situation. With the fans and the mayor complaining about Mbappe’s absence, it will be interesting to see how the drama unfolds. Amid the transfer saga, Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal’s enormous offer is the talk of the town.

Al Hilal and its mouth-watering offer

The French League champions are clear on their stance. They have put Mbappe on the market. And there are many suitors for the World Cup winner. With PSG willing to cash on, the Saudi Arabian club has sent an offer of around $332 million to PSG. Moreover, the club is offering a salary of $776 million to the French superstar.

It will be a one-year deal, after which the PSG superstar can fulfill his dream by joining Real Madrid for free. The reports from France claim PSG is ready to accept the Al Hilal record-breaking offer. But there’s no concrete news on the player’s side. All eyes are now on Kylian Mbappe and his decision. 

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What should Mbappe do? Accept the decision and play for one year in Saudi Arabia, join Real Madrid now, or stay at PSG?