Mbappe’s strike also took him past the 200-goal mark, and he marked the occasion with a declaration of love for the club and a focus on their upcoming match against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Mbappe’s contract situation remains a point of concern for the club
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has become the club’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing Edinson Cavani’s record with a 92nd-minute goal against Nantes. Mbappe’s strike also took him past the 200-goal mark, and he marked the occasion with a declaration of love for the club and a focus on their upcoming match against Bayern Munich in the Champions League. PSG president Nasser al Khelaifi, who is in Doha watching the Premier Padel tournament, is reportedly pleased with Mbappe’s comments and sees the Frenchman as the key to PSG’s chances of overturning their 1-0 deficit against Bayern. However, Mbappe’s contract situation remains a point of concern for the club, with rumours swirling about his future.
There is a specific deadline for Kylian to announce his decision to the club
According to a report from L’Equipe last September, Mbappe has the option to leave on a free transfer in 2024, a year before his current contract expires. While some reports suggest there is a specific deadline for Mbappe to announce his decision to the club, the situation remains unresolved. If Mbappe were to announce his intention to leave PSG after just two years, it would be financially advantageous for the club to sell him this summer and recover the significant investment they made in the player. However, Mbappe’s recent comments about his love for PSG and his focus on both personal and collective goals suggest that he may be leaning towards completing the third year of his contract.
Mbappe has also been vocal about his desire to make history with PSG and in France. As a Parisian, playing for his hometown club holds a special significance for the 22-year-old, who has already achieved significant success at such a young age. While the Ballon d’Or remains a personal goal, Mbappe is also focused on helping PSG win titles and cementing his place as the leader of the team. Despite some previous tension between Mbappe and the club, PSG remains confident that the striker will stay and continue to be happy in Paris. Mbappe’s recent renewal of his contract, which was achieved by Al Khelaifi, shows that the club is committed to keeping him and building around him. As long as Mbappe remained committed to PSG and focused on their collective goals, the club will continue to view him as their key to success both now and in the future.