Kylian Mbappe gives timeline for Real Madrid transfer decision

Kylian Mbappe expects his future to be resolved before France's Euro 2024 journey gets underway this summer.

The 25-year-old has privately confirmed his decision to leave Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires at the end of the season and is widely expected to sign for Real Madrid, with reports suggesting a contract has already been agreed.

Mbappe, however, has done his best not to feed the speculation around his future and consistently denied having anything to reveal, although he told a press conference that fans can expect a formal decision from him before the Euros get underway this summer.

«I haven't announced anything because I have nothing to announce,» he said. «I have always said that when I have something to say, I will come and say it like a man. Since I haven't done that, it's because I have nothing to announce.»

Specifically asked whether he could confirm his departure from PSG, Mbappe continued: «Ask the person who told you, he must know. Did he say yes? So you know he knows, so ask him.

»As I said, the day I have something to announce, I will come here. I have never been afraid, I can say that confidently. Sorry to disappoint you, but I don't have anything exciting to announce.

«I will be focused on the French team during the Euros. Although I think [my future] will be resolved by then. The priority will be selection for France games, I have always shown that.»

Further complicating Mbappe's future is a desire to play at this summer's Olympics. As it is not a FIFA-recognised tournament, clubs can refuse to release players for the tournament, with potential employers Madrid already informing the French Football Association they will block call-ups for any player this summer.

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