The secret pact between Mbappé and PSG that delayed agreement with Real Madrid

It has been a month since 2024 began and there is still no news on the future of Kylian Mbappé. He has a contract with Paris Saint-Germain until June 30 this year, so from January 1 he has the possibility to negotiate freely with any other club he wants. That is the FIFA rules for players who have less than six months left on their contract.

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That is why everyone expected that with the arrival of the new year, 'Kiki' would start talks with other teams to decide his future as soon as possible. Liverpool and Real Madrid seemed to be the most tempting options for him. The Reds fear losing Mohamed Salah next summer, as he will receive offers from Saudi Arabia, and need a suitable replacement. In their favor they have the lure of the Premier League, one of the most important tournaments in the world. And Los Merengues have been interested in Kylian for years, plus they can offer him the sporting challenge of competing for the Champions League title.

However, despite what everyone imagined, January has already passed and Mbappé has made no progress in negotiations with any club, and that has an explanation. According to Marca, the PSG chiefs had asked him to give them a month before publicly announcing his plans for next season. This is because, for example, the French Federation is negotiating the sale of the Ligue 1 broadcasting rights and the striker's departure could be counterproductive for that business.

But now that deadline is over and there will most likely be news about the French star's future soon. Reports indicate that Real Madrid chiefs are now determined to move forward in negotiations to sign him and that they are confident they will succeed soon, considering they have the financial and sporting possibilities to persuade him.

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What will he prioritize?

Kylian Mbappé has several options to choose from. Real Madrid will do everything possible to convince him, but Liverpool also have enough reasons to tempt him. At the same time, PSG have an advantage: 'Kiki' could activate the automatic extension clause of his contract until 2025. In addition, they will allow him to participate in the Olympic Games in Paris, something that may not happen with the other clubs.