‘They are too sure’ – PSG chief taunts Madrid with Mbappe message
PSG technical director Leonardo has hinted that Real Madrid have been overconfident in their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe.
Los Blancos are extremely keen on signing the France international – who is out of contract at the end of the season.
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Despite his contract situation, Real Madrid reportedly lodged a €220m bid to sign Mbappe last summer, with the Parisiens failing to respond to the offer.
It appears to be a two-horse race to land the forward with Madrid and PSG battling it out.
His current employers reportedly offered Mbappe a €100m bonus if he renews his contract in the French capital.
The player has remained coy on his future, insisting that he has not made a decision yet. Speaking recently, he said: “My final decision? Nothing has changed, so I have nothing to say about it.”
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Madrid have always been confident of landing Mbappe when his contract runs out, especially after the Spaniards knocked PSG out of this season’s Champions League.
The French club’s director Leonardo reckons that Real have been “too sure” that the 23-year-old will represent the La Liga giants next season.
He said (quotes via Football Espana): “In Madrid they have been sure that he will end up at Real Madrid… Maybe they are too sure of it? [laughs].”
Leonardo continued: “Mbappe? The discussion have always been there. There were discussions in Doha.
“Kylian talks, he talks with us. What he says is the truth. He still hasn’t decided. I think that the possibility of him staying exists. The possibility of him going exists too, but I think that he is still reflecting, he is seeing that things change.”
Mbappe has scored 165 goals and provided 83 assists in 213 games for PSG.
Liverpool and Manchester City have also been linked with Mbappe; however, Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland appears to be City-bound.
