€180M whizkid Kylian Mbappe: Dream to wear PSG colours

Posted Friday, September 01, 2017 by tribalfootball.com

Kylian Mbappe is thrilled with his move to PSG.

The 18-year-old striker signed on loan from AS Monaco with fellow Ligue 1 side PSG having an option to buy the player at the end of the season, the capital club said on Thursday.

No financial terms of the deal were disclosed, but European media reported that PSG would pay up to €180 million.

"For any young person from the Paris region, it is often a dream to wear the red and blue jersey and experience the unique atmosphere of the Parc des Princes," Mbappe said on the club website.

"I really wanted to be a part of the club's project, which is one of the most ambitious in Europe. Alongside my new team-mates, I intend to continue my progression while helping the team achieve the very big objectives it has set itself."

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi said: "It was essential for French football that we keep and help develop such a great talent in our championship.

"Among players of his age, he is without doubt the most promising in the world due to his immense technical, physical and mental qualities.

"Since his emergence at the highest level, he has earned an excellent reputation as a young talent who is very respectful, open, ambitious and already very mature."