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Kylian Mbappe and Paris Saint-Germain have been engaged in a tug-of-war for several months now. The French superstar does not want to leave the club or sign a new contract. The club wants him to sign a new deal for fear of losing him or nothing next summer.
The Ligue 1champions are reportedly prepared to take every measure to ensure they don't lose arguably the best player in the world for free next summer.
The club appointed former Spain and Barcelona manager Luis Enrique as the new coach, but the Mbappe transfer saga has dominated football headlines for almost a year now. He was close to joining Real Madrid last summer but signed a new deal.
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FootballHe signed a two-year deal that reportedly made him the highest-paid player in any sport. His weekly wages were believed to be 1 million euros per week. There has been a back-and-forth between Mbappe and the club regarding his future.
PSG's letter to Mbappe set July 31 as the deadline for the resolution of their dispute. It is also the date for triggering the one-year extension. Therefore, the situation could erupt this month. Even Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez questioned Mbappe's indecisiveness.
PSG ultimatum to Mbappe?Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said on July 5 that will not allow Mbappe to leave for free.
The 24-year-old World Cupwinner wants to stay at the club but doesn't want to trigger that
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