PSG are set to escalate tensions with Real Madrid over Kylian Mbappe saga as contract extension deadline expires.
More dramatic episodes are expected in the coming days as Kylian Mbappe and PSG contract standoff enters a new phase.
Kylian Mbappe is ready to enter the final year of his three years contract with PSG and has informed the club he will not renew his deal or trigger the one-year extension clause.
Futballnews understands PSG have been rile up with Mbappe’s stance on his contract and have taken a decision to sell him out this summer.
Meanwhile, all hopes of an amicable solution to the building tensions between both parties has now gone. PSG had until July 31, 2021 to trigger the extension clause on Mbappe’s contract.
With the deadline passed, there are no reconciliation points between both parties. Only two options for PSG – either they sell Kylian Mbappe or have him run out his contract and leave on a free transfer next summer.
Kylian Mbappe and PSG contract stand-off enters new phase
With the deadline for contract extension passed, PSG are reportedly ramping up effort to sell Kylian Mbappe as soon as possible. According to L’Equipe, PSG are hoping to entertain bids from interested parties with Premier League side Chelsea leading the list of suitors ready to table an offer for Mbappe.
Also, the Telegraph reports PSG are ready to escalate tensions with Real Madrid for their role in the contract deadlock with Kylian Mbappe.
PSG officials believe Real Madrid have contacted Mbappe without their permission and have agreed a secret deal to sign him as a free agent next summer.
The report says PSG are ready to lodge a complaint to FIFA against Real Madrid for talking with Mbappe without their approval while the latter is still under contract.
The move could see Real Madrid penalized by FIFA if they allegations are proven.
Kylian Mbappe angry as contract tensions deepen
Kylian Mbappe is also reportedly facing a hard time as the dynamics of the contract extension clash takes a new turn. Sources close to the French star reveals Kylian Mbappe is not happy with how the situation has unfolded although he has maintained a facade of indifference.
L’Equipe reports Mbappe is not happy with his situation at PSG as things stand. PSG have axed him from first team squad, dropping him out of the club’s preseason tour as they insist on selling him this summer.
Mbappe is also unyielding on his stand not to leave the club and is ready to sit out on the bench throughout next season.
He has refused to enter into talks with Al Hilal who have tabled an accepted £259m to sign him.
With no quick end in sight on the stand-off, PSG will now have to race against time to ensure Mbappe is sold before the transfer window closes.
Another sensational report from L’Equipe says Real Madrid are making out time to also table an offer for Mbappe but will wait till the last hours of the transfer window to force PSG to buck down on their asking price for the player.
