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The rumor mill is running at an all-time high. Multiple reports have continued to link PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe with Real Madrid, with fans expecting the Frenchman to join the Spanish side as a free agent come summer. However, this is not the first time Los Blancos has attempted to strike a deal with the French World Cup winner. Florention Perez‘s side was keen on signing the player in 2022, but failed to do so after Mbappe surprisingly renewed his contract with PSG. Mbappe talked about his potential 2022 move to Madrid in an exclusive interview, stating that he did visit Madrid’s training facilities with the side interested in his services.

Despite it being two years since the Frenchman’s visit, there aren’t any major changes to the story. Real Madrid has maintained their interest in the French superstar and wants to give its best to bring the player to Santiago Bernabeu. However, the side is not the only team interested in his signature with some of the top European sides hoping to sign Mbappe come summer.

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Kylian Mbappe discloses his Madrid visit in an exclusive interview

The PSG star was present with Envoyé Spécial for an exclusive interview earlier this week. While the player opened up on his life outside the field and his family dynamics, fans were more interested in what he had to say about his future. While the Frenchman did not drop any hints, he revealed the reason behind his visit to Madrid in 2022. “I was there for four days and my head was racing.”

Real Madrid came very close to signing Kylian Mbappe back in 2022. The Spanish side has rolled out the red carpet for the player with a big-money deal for the Frenchman. However, the player renewed his contract with PSG, leaving Los Blancos hanging.

Despite the snub, Madrid has maintained their interest in the player and once again wants to try their hand at signing the player. However, the team will receive stiff competition with Premier League side Liverpool also reportedly interested in securing a move for the Frenchman.

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Liverpool locks horns against Real Madrid for Mbappe’s signatures

The upcoming summer transfer window could see a heated tug-of-war between Real Madrid and Liverpool over the signatures of Kylian Mbappe. Both sides are very keen on signing the player as he becomes a free agent come June. While Madrid has been Mbappe’s preferred destination, reports suggest his entourage has been favoring a move to England.

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However, things are not going to be as easy as it sounds. According to reports, PSG has allegedly offered Mbappe an astronomical amount to renew his deal with the side. It will be interesting to see if Mbappe stands his ground and walks out of the club as a free agent or takes a u-turn and pens a new deal with the side.

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