Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has finally spoken on rumors linking Kylian Mbappe to a summer move to Real Madrid, LCSoccerHub Reports.
As per The Sun, Kylian Mbappe reportedly reached an agreement with Real Madrid to join the club at the end of the season when his PSG contract expires.
The report of the purported agreement follows an earlier report that Real Madrid are gradually losing their interest on Kylian Mbappe. Spanish outlet, AS, said Los Blancos have given an ultimatum to Kylian Mbappe to reach a pre-contract agreement with the club this January or they will withdraw from the move.
With reports of his agreement with Real Madrid and the club’s demand for a pre-contract deal, Mbappe released an official statement denying the reports and making it clear that he will not be forced to take a decision on his future.
Meanwhile, Eurosports reported that Liverpool have emerged as a top rival to Real Madrid to sign Kylian Mbappe.
Florentino Perez breaks silence on Kylian Mbappe saga
Amidst reports of Real Madrid’s waning interest on Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has reaffirmed the club is still interested on Kylian Mbappe and will go ahead on their attempts to sign the player.
Answering a query by a casual interviewer, Perez said Mbappe is still a top transfer target for Los Blancos and they are working to bring him to Santiago Bernabeu.
A while ago :
Will you sign with Mbappe
Perez : "yes … Yeah … But not this year."pic.twitter.com/A2JcX10UEd— Real Madrid Pictures That Go Hard (@RMadridPix) January 7, 2024
As things stand, Mbappe may not leave PSG this January but will exit the club on a free transfer at the end of the season.
