(Football news) There is a new detail that is emerging from the Kylian Mbappe transfer saga. The Frenchman got 2 goals and 3 assists in PSG's dominant 5-1 win against Lorient. Paris are now very close to sealing the Ligue 1 title but something else grabbed the headlines. Kylian Mbappe after the game said that he hasn't made a decision yet or else he would've announced it. He also admitted that there are new elements to look at as he doesn't want to make a mistake. He also confidently said that a renewal with PSG is still a possibility.
The new element Mbappe mentioned is rumoured to be the captaincy. PSG are planning to offer Mbappe the captain's armband if he renews his contract. Financially, Paris Saint-Germain are offering Mbappe double the salary Real Madrid are offering along with a hefty signing bonus. Mbappe's recent comments proves all the reports about him already signing with Real Madrid incorrect. Real Madrid were willing to spend £200M on Mbappe last summer when he had just 1 year left on his contract. Los Blancos' position is clear that if Mbappe doesn't join Real Madrid this summer then they will never make an offer for him again.
Mbappe's comments could also be a way of trying to get the PSG fans on his side till the end of the season. The Paris fans have already been whistling Neymar Jr, Lionel and most recently Sergio Ramos. Mbappe may be delaying his confirmation just to keep things intact at the club and not bring more negative attention. As for Real Madrid missing out on Mbappe, it will be a problem which means they will have to shift their focus on someone else. Erling Haaland, Mohamed Salah and Robert Lewandowski are other forwards who could potentially be available in the summer.
It is still very likely that Mbappe ends up signing with Real Madrid to fulfil his childhood dream. Signing a short term contract with PSG will mean that Mbappe is tied down for a longer time. In the summer, PSG refused to negotiate Mbappe's deal even though he wanted to leave the club. Another reason why Mbappe could stay is to become the clubs all time top scorer which he can't achieve this season. He could renew for a short term with a clause that would allow him to leave next season for a set fee.
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