Kylian Mbappe’s mother has dismissed reports suggesting the French striker has extended his contract with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Mbappé’s current contract with PSG will expire at the end of the 2021-22 season. French publication Le Parisien reported Thursday that PSG and Mbappé have finally reached an agreement that would see the former Monaco striker continue in Paris until 2024.
“It is completely false that Kylian has renewed,” Fayza Lamari, Mbappé’s mother, told the Spanish outlet Marca.
“There is no agreement in principle with Paris Saint-Germain or with any other club. Discussions about Kylian’s future continue with great serenity to allow him to make the best decision, while respecting all parties,” he said in another statement. according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Italian journalist, who has a credible track record in the European transfer market, further revealed that the French player is currently discussing his future with his family and will make a decision soon.
Le Parisien had also reported that Mbappe’s new two-year contract with PSG would include an extension option for another season and the player was offered a salary of $53 million per season. The deal would also include a massive $104 million continuing bonus for him, according to the report.
PSG recently sealed the Ligue 1 title, Mbappe’s fourth league title with the Parc des Princes club. The 23-year-old striker has been in exceptional form, scoring 35 goals and 23 assists in 43 games for PSG in all competitions.
Kylian Mbappé celebrates after scoring PSG’s last goal against Real Madrid
Photo: AFP / FRANK FIFE
Mbappe is reportedly waiting to wrap up the 2021-22 season with PSG to reveal the most anticipated news about his future. PSG have just three more games left in the current campaign, against Troyes, Montpellier and Metz.
Mbappé lobbied to move to Real Madrid last summer. The club had made multiple offers for the player, but PSG ignored them.