Kylian Mbappé: The record setting sum PSG could ask for if the football superstar leaves

Just a few days ago, it would have been unthinkable for Mbappé to leave Paris. The genius player and new poster boy of soccer around the world, Kylian Mbappé, was announced as transferable last night(12 June 2023). Although the French striker seemed to be of vital importance to PSG, his decision not to activate his option to extend his contract by a year seems to have pushed the patience of the owners of the Parisian club to its limit.

Eager not to lose 'Kyk's' without getting any financial compensation at the end of his contract, now ending in summer 2024, the Parisian club has announced that it is open to transfer offers. Although Kylian Mbappé's departure would be a huge loss and a blow to what Paris Saint-Germain had planned, the Frenchman's departure could also be an opportunity for the club to fill up its coffers.

A possible record setting amount of money for PSG

When Mbappé joined PSG in the summer of 2017, he did so for a transfer fee that was over $190 million. Even though this is already a massive sum, Kylian Mbappé could now be sold for even more. Indeed, despite having just one year left on his contract, Kylian Mbappé's status as one of today's top andmost influential footballerscould drive up the price tag.

Coveted by almost every club in the world, the Frenchman has already been targeted by a number of big-name clubs. However, Paris Saint-Germain is said to be very demanding. In a recent article, the New York Times reports that the club ‘will be expected to demand a price well in excess of $200 million.’ An amount which, although highly unlikely, would enable PSG to realize a capital gain on the transfer of the former Monaco star. Still according to the New York Times this would make this transfer one that ‘might eclipse the world record for a player.’

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Where will Kylian Mbappé go?

Although a transfer around the sum the New York Times mentions seems almost impossible, there's no doubt that the multitude of clubs interested in acquiring Kylian Mbappé's services will raise the stakes. Since Mbappé has expressed his love and childhood adoration for Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid, the Casa Blanca seems to be the favorite in this bid. It is also worth noting that just a year ago, Real Madrid already ‘offered him the richest contract in its history.’

However, a move across the Channel is not impossible either. BBC points out that Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool are all valuable options. The financial possibilities of the English clubs could satisfy the desires of Paris Saint-Germain and the Mbappé clanwhile the Premier League's competitiveness could be a strong argument for such a competitive player.

Mbappé himself has denied moving to Real Madrid as early as this summer but the saga of his transfer will definitely continue to unfold over the next few weeks.

Mbappé's tweet translates to:

'LIES... ❌ I mean, the bigger, the better. I have already says that I will continue playing at PSG, where I am very happy, next season.'

It is a response to a French article announcing that the player will join Real Madrid this summer.

This article has been translated from Gentside FR

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Sources:

Twitter

New York Times, Kylian Mbappé Tells P.S.G. He Won’t Extend Contract in 2024

BBC, Kylian Mbappe: Where will PSG superstar play next?

Gentside FR, La somme folle que pourrait demander le PSG pour Kylian Mbappé