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The saga between Kylian Mbappe and Real Madrid can’t seem to catch a break. This whole summer window saw the World Cup winner get linked with the Spanish giants, but the deal never happened. While there’s no denying that both sides are eager for a move, a few days ago, another talk surfaced that would see him play for Los Blancos for $37 million. But just moments ago, Madrid officially refuted these claims.

Additionally, it was a Halloween costume donned by a Madrid star that ignited the talks. But to the heartbreak of many Madridistas, Real Madrid officially dismissed these rumors. But what did they exactly say? Let’s dig in and find out.

Real Madrid officially denies the $37 million rumors of Kylian Mbappe

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This year’s summer transfer window saw Kylian Mbappe in the spotlight for the majority of the time. While the rumors saw him go to Real Madrid, the move didn’t happen. But days ago, another piece of gossip surfaced on the internet regarding Mbappe. El Chiringuito TV’s journalist Josep Pedrerol claimed that Mbappe will reportedly charge $37 million per year from Real Madrid to play for them. However, these rumors were again put to bed by the club itself.

Just minutes ago, Real Madrid released an official statement on their website regarding the Mbappe saga. The statement read, “Given the information recently issued and published by different media outlets, in which there is speculation about alleged negotiations between the player Kylian Mbappé and our club, Real Madrid CF would like to state that this information is completely false and that no such negotiations have taken place. with a player who belongs to PSG.”

Once again, the La Liga side was quick enough to state these rumors as false. At the beginning of this year, Carlo Ancelotti had also dismissed the idea of the 24-year-old player joining the club. While they may have cleared the air, there’s no denying that the club is keen to sign him. The Frenchman’s contract situation still hasn’t been sorted out and can leave for any club for free in 2024.

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Perhaps Madrid will sign him then. However, speaking of which, the La Liga side is in for a huge upset after hearing about a clause in Mbappe’s contract.

Real Madrid are in for a major blow

In an effort to prevent Mbappe from departing without a transfer fee, PSG has reportedly included a significant condition in the Frenchman’s contract. Apparently, the striker has the option to extend his contract even if formal negotiations do not occur before the 2024 season. Furthermore, the club insists that his contractual agreement with the Ligue 1 side prohibits him from leaving on a free transfer in the summer.

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This financial arrangement between Mbappe and the club safeguards the Ligue 1 giants, ensuring that they do not lose out on their investment in talent development. This would certainly create challenges for Madrid in securing the services of the World Cup winner. Nevertheless, it will be intriguing to observe the developments surrounding Mbappe in the upcoming summer.

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