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WHAT HAPPENED? The Liga giants have been pursuing the France international forward for some time, with interest first expressed following his senior breakthrough at Monaco. Paris Saint-Germain won the race for his signature back then, with the Ligue 1 champions also able to negotiate a contract extension in 2022. That deal is, however, only due to run until the summer of 2024 – with a 12-month extension option having to be triggered by July if the World Cup winner intends to remain at Parc des Princes.
WHAT THEY SAID: Perez appears to have suggested that Mbappe could be lured to Spain as a free agent next year, with the Real president telling a supporter that asked him in the street if the talented 24-year-old will be acquired at some stage: “Yes, but not this year.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Real had a €220 million (£188m/$237m) offer on the table for Mbappe at one point in 2021, but those advances were knocked back by PSG as they fought desperately to get a talismanic presence – one that is now the club’s all-time leading goalscorer - to remain on their books.
WHAT NEXT? If Mbappe opts against extending his deal in Paris through to 2025, then he will be free to enter into pre-contract talks with Real Madrid from January – with Perez seemingly confident that the Frenchman can be lured to Spanish football.
Source: goal.com
