“Team Is Above All”- Luis Enrique on Kylian Mbappe’s Decision To Leave PSG

Reliable sources recently confirmed that Kylian Mbappe has communicated his impending departure from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). His planned exit represents the most significant news emerging from the French capital in recent times. However, when prompted for comment, Manager Luis Enrique elected not to address this matter directly.

Since assuming control of PSG, the Spanish manager has consistently pushed the French sensation to strive for more and meet higher expectations. However, despite this demanding approach, their relationship has remained positive.

Luis Enrique refused to give his ‘opinion’ on Kylian Mbappe’s decision

In a recent press conference, Luis Enrique addressed the ongoing hot topic surrounding Mbappe’s departure from the Parisians. The 53-year-old intimated: “I have no information to give you until the parties involved speak publically, I will not say anything.” He further added, “When the parties speak, I will give you my opinion. As always, the team is above all individuality.”

It is worth noting that neither PSG nor the 25-year-old have released an official statement regarding this news. Both parties seem to have chosen to maintain silence at the moment, as Kylian Mbappe still has a few months left with the team before his expected departure during the summer transfer window. However, it is certain that the French forward will indeed leave, but speculation remains rife over the forward’s next team.

Real Madrid is incontrovertibly in pole position as per current conjectures. However, English Premier League outfits such as Arsenal and Liverpool cannot be precluded based on recent link-ups.

But when Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta was recently asked in a press conference about Arsenal’s interest, Arteta acknowledged it but, all but confirmed his belief that a move to Real Madrid seems likely. Meanwhile, PSG chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi has given his approval for Mbappe to pursue his desired move.

The PSG chief ‘appreciates’ Mbappe’s decision

Former PSG star Jerome Rothen recently provided insights into the reaction of Nasser Al-Khelaifi when Kylian Mbappe expressed his intent to depart from the team. According to Rothen, “The president appreciated that Mbappe made the announcement to him face-to-face.” Moreover, no sporting sanctions will be imposed on the World Cup winner, allowing him to depart as a free agent in the upcoming summer transfer window.

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This significant development marks an impressive end to a six-year tenure for the Paris-born with the Ligue 1 giants. Throughout this period, he accumulated 243 goals and helmed multiple accomplishments, making him a leading scorer in the club’s history and earning five Ligue 1 titles. Undoubtedly, he will depart PSG as a legendary figure for the club.

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