"The time has come for Mbappe to go" - Ex-PSG director slams Kylian Mbappe for poor behaviour, believes club can win UCL without him
Former Paris Saint Germain (PSG) sporting director Leonardo believes that the time is right for the club to part ways with Kylian Mbappe. He also stated that the Parisians can win the UEFA Champions League without the French superstar's services.
Mbappe's future has been a widely discussed topic after he informed PSG that he won't exercise a player option to extend his current contract beyond 2024. Real Madrid are said to be the favourites to sign Mbappe after missing out on him last year.
While his contract expires next year, it has been reported that he has been made available for sale this summer.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has recently revealed that Kylian Mbappe will not be allowed to leave the club as a free agent next year. He has given the Frenchman the option of either extending his contract or getting sold before the 2023-24 season commences.
The Parisians' former sporting director Leonardo is of the opinion that PSG should sever ties with Kylian Mbappe this summer. He further stated that the Ligue 1 champions are capable of winning the coveted UEFA Champions League title without his help.
Amidst growing pressure to either extend his Paris Saint-Germain contract or leave the club this summer, Kylian Mbappe has given his perspective on the criticism. He also stated that his performances are often downplayed owing to his association with the Parisians.
Mbappe further stated that playing for a divisive club like PSG doesn't help his cause.
Despite being constantly bombarded with criticism, Mbappe scored 41 goals and provided 10 assists in 43 games for PSG.
Since joining the club from AS Monaco in 2017, he has won five Ligue 1 titles, among other honors. He has also become the club's all-time top scorer with
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