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Paris Saint Germain has now quashed any rumors of Kylian Mbappe agreeing to sign for Real Madrid in June. Transfer expert Santi Auna took the soccer world by storm as he revealed that Mbappe and Madrid have agreed to a switch after the former’s PSG contract expires. Anyhow, Mbappe’s current employer, PSG, has a different story to tell. The Parisian club says that the French captain is yet to inform them about his future plans.

Santi Auna’s revelation meant the beginning of the end for Mbappe at PSG. Well, not for the time being. As has always been the case, on goes the Frenchman’s transfer saga.

PSG takes forward Kylian Mbappe transfer saga by quashing Madrid agreement

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According to RMC Sport, PSG’s directors made it clear that they are not aware of Kylian Mbappe’s agreement with Real Madrid. The PSG higher-ups expect that they will be the first ones to know anything about the superstar’s future. Much like PSG’s front office, Mbappe’s teammates too have maintained a tight lip regarding his potential switch to Madrid. The superstar’s potential move is only the talk of the town among transfer market experts. However, this deluge of discourses on their main man has prompted the French club to keep a vigil.

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Apart from Footmercato’s report on the 25-year-old’s alleged agreement with Real, the Times was also keen to speak of his future. Per Times, the Mbappe-Madrid saga had ended, and English clubs like Liverpool are eyeing the 2018 World Champion. Meanwhile, Spain’s Marca reported Real Madrid’s affairs solely don’t revolve around the Frenchman. Apparently, the Mbappe soap opera has reached a conundrum yet again. And the player himself is contributing more than enough to the conundrum.

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How Mbappe himself fuels up the drama

In order to facilitate a smooth exit from Paris, Kylian Mbappe had waived around $100 million bonuses from PSG. Easing the club’s financials would mean, the 25-year-old can smoothly bid farewell when his contract expires in June. Meanwhile, the player gave a truly cryptic response, when asked about his future during the commencement of the January window.

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The only and obvious thing Mbappe said was that his focus is on winning crucial titles with PSG while his stint lasts. Nonetheless, Santi Auna’s revelation on the player’s agreement came as a breather for Madrid fans. Exactly a day later, PSG has now washed their hands off the matter, by saying they haven’t heard of anything. Anyhow, one thing is clear. As long as this window lasts, the Mbappe saga is going to be on the center stage.

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