Mbappé tells PSG he is leaving as Madrid move nears – sources

Kylian Mbappé has said Paris Saint Germain He intends to leave the club when his contract expires this summer, sources told ESPN, paving the way for a move to real Madrid.

ESPN reported on February 3. that Mbappé decided to join Madrid this summer, finally ending the Spanish club’s years-long quest for the title. France international, although he had not yet informed any of the clubs of his decision.

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Madrid sources insist that the player has not yet responded to the offer that ESPN advanced weeks ago, although they hope that Mbappé will respond soon, believing that they have done everything possible to convince him to join.

Mbappé, who grew up idolizing Bernabéu legends Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano RonaldoHe has always wanted to play for Madrid and, according to a source, he believes it is the right time in his career to move to the Spanish capital.

Sources told ESPN that PSG had two scenarios prepared for their future plans: one that involved Mbappé remaining at the club and another that did not. Now that Mbappé verbalizes his decision, this last scenario is becoming a reality.

Ahead of PSG 2-0 victory on Real society In Wednesday’s Champions League match, during which Mbappé scored the first goal, manager Luis Enrique said Tuesday that the forward was acting as usual even amid his eventual exit.

“He [Mbappé] It’s like always,” said Luis Enrique.

Mbappé has scored 31 goals in 30 games in all competitions this season.

Information from ESPN’s Rodrigo Faez contributed to this report.