Transfer Talk: All the latest Mbappe news in bite-sized chunks

• Jun 22, 2023

Kylian Mbappe could leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer despite signing a new deal just 12 months ago.

The France captain is out of contract in 2024 after informing the Ligue 1 champions that he will not be taking up the option of extending his stay for an extra year.

That leaves the club with a decision over whether to sell now or allow him to leave for free next summer.

Real Madrid seem like an obvious destination but there could well be interest from Premier League clubs, as well as teams outside Europe.

Keep refreshing this page for all the latest Mbappe transfer news and rumours in bite-sized chunks.

June 19: Pep rules out City swoop

Pep Guardiola has ruled out the possibility of Mbappe joining Manchester City this summer.

Real Madrid remain favourites for his signature and the former Barcelona boss has hinted that is where the French star intends to end up.

Guardiola told El Chiringuito: “We will not sign Kylian Mbappe, he’s not joining Man City — all of you know where he wants to go.”

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June 16: ‘Mbappe will leave this summer’

LaLiga president Javier Tebas expects Mbappe to leave PSG this summer.

Tebas says Mbappe’s transfer value means the Ligue 1 champions will look to use a sale to balance their books.

He said: “If you ask me as a fan, I think Mbappe will leave PSG this season, because in UEFA there is more financial control and he has a very high salary. PSG have to sell.”

June 15: Macron has no influence

Mbappe says Emmanuel Macron has no influence on his career, after the French president urged him to stay at PSG.

Speaking publicly for the first time since he informed Parc des Princes chiefs he would not be extending his deal until 2025, Mbappe said: “What influence does the president have? On my career today, in 2023, none.

“He wants me to stay in Paris, my objective is to stay. We’re on the same wavelength. I’m ready to come back when pre-season resumes.”

June 15: ‘Who wouldn’t?’

Jude Bellingham says that he would love to play with Mbappe at Real Madrid.

Speaking in his first press conference after being unveiled as a new player at the Bernabeu, Bellingham expressed his admiration for the forward.

He said: “He’s a great player. Whatever he chooses to do, all the best to him. Would I like to play with a player like Kylian Mbappe? Who wouldn’t?”

June 13: ‘I will continue at PSG’

Mbappe has confirmed his desire to stay at PSG next season, despite announcing that he would not extend his contract with the club.

Hours after confirming that he had no wish to remain in Paris beyond 2024, the forward took to Twitter to deny reports that he wishes to leave to join Real Madrid in the coming months.

He said: “Lies…I have already said that I will continue next season at PSG, where I am very happy.”

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