In the exchange dispute with his top star Kylian Mbappé, Paris Saint-Germain countered with a letter to the attacker, who himself had written in a letter that he would not extend the contract beyond the summer of 2024.
In the three-page letter, PSG first explains that the club always wanted Mbappé to continue, French sports daily L’Equipe reported. However, a transfer request at the agreed time would be responded to positively.
PSG also speaks in the letter of “enormous damage” that the club suffered when Mbappé’s letter became known in mid-June with the information that he could be released in June 2024 without a fee. Behind the scenes, L’Equipe reported, PSG make no secret of the fact that leaving without severance pay could have significant economic consequences. “We cannot let one of the best players in the world go for nothing,” said club president Nasser Al-Khelaïfi amid ongoing speculation about a transfer of the France international to Real Madrid.
July 31 as an ultimatum for renewal or sale
The club’s official statement ended with a request to organize a meeting to find the best possible option, i.e. a renewal or a sale, in order to avoid “paralyzing the club”. July 31 was finally given as the ultimatum for this decision.
Mbappé’s contract with the capital club expires in 2024. A letter from Mbappé to the PSG club bosses, in which he wrote that he did not want to use an option to extend after the next season, had caused a stir. There was also speculation about a farewell this summer, then a change could bring the Parisians a high transfer fee.
The Spanish record champions Real Madrid in particular are interested in signing the 24-year-old. Mbappé recently confirmed that he wants to stay at PSG in the coming season.