Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal submits world-record $332 million bid for PSG's Kylian Mbappe
Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have submitted their first official bid for French captain and striker Kylian Mbappe, European media reports. Their first bid is said to be worth a world-record $332 million. Earlier, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) had put Mbappe up for sale after learning from their sources of a verbal agreement between Mbappe and La Liga side Real Madrid for a free transfer next summer.
The French Champions also left out star striker from the 29-man pre-season tour of Japan and South Korea, sending out a statement to include only those who are committed to the club.
While PSG received several offers for the young striker, with Tottenham Hotspur also seeking a possibility of bringing Mbappe to the Premier League, Al Hilal have expressed their intention of bagging his services after tabling a world-record fee.
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With Mbappe being the most-sort after striker in the world, PSG expects more clubs to enter the race for him, with top clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United, Inter Milan and Barcelona among those interested.
While PSG’s top brass is said to be aware of developments between Mbappe and Real Madrid, the decision-makers will listen to all offers and proposals. If it were for the French Champions to sell him on their terms, they would likely sell him to the highest bidder.
The World Cup winner with France Mbappe has one year left in his contract and is unwilling to sign a new one despite desperate offers from PSG recently.
Real ready to enter race?
Madrid last season lost the chance to sign the striker, and with this first formal offer coming from a Saudi club, the Champions League giants would
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