Days after going public about not including Kylian Mbappe in their scheme of things for the upcoming season, Paris Saint-Germain, following constructive talks with the French striker overnight, reinstated him in the first-team squad.
In its official statement released on Sunday, PSG said both parties broke the ice and held positive discussions, which led to this conclusion.
«After very constructive and positive discussions between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappe before the PSG-Lorient match, the player was reinstated in the first training team this morning,» PSG said in a statement.
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PSG began their title defence with a goalless draw against Lorient at home on Saturday, where Mbappe, alongside Neymar and Marco Verratti, watched the game from the stands as they were kept out of the first-team list.
As Mbappe still has one year left on the contract, this situation is a winner for both parties. While PSG, upset over Mbappe’s transfer saga, said they would bench the World Cup-winning star for the complete season if he fails to land a new club (even on loan) for the upcoming season, can make the most of his presence and eye for the eluded Champions League title.
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With FC Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele joining PSG (for a fee worth around €50.4 million), these two star French attackers can help the Paris-based club accomplish its dream.
Mbappe, who is said to have agreed to join La Liga giants Real Madrid on a free transfer next season after his contract with PSG ends, can have a final hurray at the club where he tasted enormous success. Having arrived at the PSG in 2018 (bought for $160 million, with an
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