Kylian Mbappe transfer: Will PSG striker join Chelsea instead of Real Madrid? What we know so far

Kylian Mbappe transfer saga has become one of the most interesting ones in the club football history. After Spanish giant Real Madrid and cash-rich Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal had shown keen interest in signing the French world cup winner, former Premier League champions Chelsea seemed to have commenced talks over Mbappe's possible move to London, according to reports. Has Chelsea owner Todd Boehly made a telephone call to Paris Saint Germain President Nasser Al-Khelaifi? Neither the PSG chief nor the Chelsea management has said a word on this matter. But media reports claimed that they have discussed about the possible transfer deal of the PSG striker Kylian Mbappe.

Kylian Mbappe: Where Will He Go?

Chelsea are not the only club to show interest in the French footballer. Real Madrid have indicated long back that they want to acquire the French national football team captain. Similarly, Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal has already offered a billion-dollar package for Mbappe who is widely regarded as the worthy heir apparent of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.


Mbappe has only one year left with PSG, after which he will be free to sign the club of his choice. So, it will be in the interest of the French club to sell him as it is not using the footballer right now. PSG did not include Mbappe on its preseason tours of friendly matches in Japan and South Korea. He is training at the newly constructed state of the art facility.

Kylian Mbappe Writes To PSG Owner

The controversy began in the earlier days of summer when Mbappe wrote a letter to the PSG boss, saying that he wants to quit the club next year. Stung by this gesture, the Frech club felt betrayed and decided to sell him so that it could earn some money. The PSG boss Al Khelaifi said bluntly that no club would let its best player go for free. So, Paris Saint Germain decided to sell him.

Kylian Mbappe Says No To Al-Hilal

Saudi Arabian club is ready to pay the PSG much more than expected, but Mbappe has not shown any interest in going there as he wants to stay in Paris.

FAQs:

Q1. Why has PSG decided to sell Kylian Mbappe?
A1. The controversy began in the earlier days of summer when Mbappe wrote a letter to the PSG boss, saying that he wants to quit the club next year. Stung by this gesture, the French club felt betrayed and decided to sell him so that it could earn some money. The PSG boss Al Khelaifi said bluntly that no club would let its best player go for free. So, Paris Saint Germain decided to sell him.

Q2. Which clubs have shown interest in buying Kylian Mbappe?
A2. Chelsea are not the only club to show interest in the French footballer. Real Madrid have indicated long back that they want to acquire the French national football team captain. Similarly, Saudi Arabia club Al-Hilal has already offered GBP 259 million for the attacker.