Kylian Mbappe Gives icy Response to Question on Summer Transfer Saga

Kylian Mbappe says he is keen to avoid adding “fuel to the fire” by talking about another chaotic summer transfer that saw him heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid and the Saudi Pro League.

The France superstar has long been a target for Los Blancos and is into his seventh season with PSG, with his current contract due to expire next summer.

Madrid recently denied speculation suggesting they had entered into negotiations with Mbappe over a potential move in 2024, though the World Cup winner is still heavily favoured to join the 14-time European champions on a free transfer.

Mbappe informed PSG by letter during the summer that he would not be extending his deal at Parc des Princes, leading to an omission from the club’s tour of Japan and South Korea. He also missed PSG’s first game of the season before being reintegrated.

The 24-year-old has since scored 13 goals in 11 Ligue 1 games, hitting a hat-trick in a 3-0 win at Reims on Saturday, and has also struck twice in the Champions League with Luis Enrique’s side second in a tight Group F.