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Zlatan Ibrahimovichas shared his views on the Kylian Mbappe-PSG contract stand-off, emphasizing that the Frenchman is not above the club.
In the summer of 2022, Mbappe surprised the world by making a U-turn and signing a lucrative contract renewal with PSG. The deal was for two years with an option to extend until 2025 after he had previously agreed to join Real Madrid.
An unexpected turn of events has unfolded as, after only a year, Mbappe decided not to activate his one-year optional clause, prompting a strong reaction from the 11-time French champions.
What has happened since then?Mbappe's omission from PSG's pre-season tour to Japan and South Korea, set to depart on Saturday, sent a clear message that the club values only committed players on the tour.
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FootballIn response to this decision, Mbappe expressed his readiness to stay on the bench and refrain from playing for PSG until his contract expires next summer, Sky Sportsreports.
This has resulted in a messy situation that has soured the relationship between the player and the club, bringing their union to the brink of collapse.
Zlatan chides MbappeIn November, Zlatan, who spent four seasons with the Parisian club, joined the discussion and expressed his belief that the contract renewal was a misstep for the club.
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