Kylian Mbappe’s father tells Barcelona chiefs star's Real Madrid transfer decision

Posted Thursday, February 13, 2020 by Express.co.uk

Kylian Mbappe’s father tells Barcelona chiefs star's Real Madrid transfer decision
Kylian Mbappe's father has revealed his son's preference for his next club (Image: GETTY)

The France international has been linked with a move away from the Parc des Princes.

Kylian Mbappe would only contemplate leaving Paris Saint-Germain for Real Madrid, it has been claimed. Over the last few months, Mabppe has been linked with a big-money move away from the Parc des Princes.

Spanish giants Real are long-term admirers of the 21-year-old and are understood to be keen on acquiring his services in the near future.

Real’s bitter rivals Barcelona are also said to have shown interest in signing the World Cup winner, who has also been linked with a shock move to Liverpool.

However, according to Spanish journalist Eduardo Inda, Mbappe is only interested in a move to the Bernabeu, a desire his father is said to have informed Barcelona of.

"Barca leaders, both of the current directive and of the alternative candidacy, have tried (Kylian's father) Wilfried Mbappe twice, which is the key figure in the future of Mbappe, and both times he has given them pumpkins," Inda said during an appearance on El Chiringuito.

“’Kylian will only leave PSG to play for Real Madrid,' was the message that was sent to the leaders of Barcelona by the father of Mbappe.”

Mbappe is currently contracted to the French champions until the summer of 2022.

His representatives have been locked in talks with PSG over a new deal for some time now but have yet to come to an agreement.

Mbappe’s future with the Parisians was thrown into further doubt earlier this month when he reacted angrily to being substituted in PSG’s 5-0 win over Montpellier.

PSG boss Thomas Tuchel attempted to calm the striker down, though his efforts to do so fell short.

Speaking after the match, Tuchel said: “I can’t think that Mbappe might use this situation as a reason to leave the club.

“He is one of our players, he has a contract.

"I took that decision and this is the coach’s job. It’s not personal between us.

"It’s just a thing between a player who doesn’t want to be substituted and a coach who has reasons to do so, because he has players on the bench who need and deserve to play.

“The problem is there are cameras, fans, journalists, and a lot of people want to talk about it. This is why I was sad.

“There were a lot of positive things to talk about on the pitch.”

Mbappe and his PSG team-mates will be back in action on Saturday afternoon, travelling to the Stade de la Licorne to take on Amiens SC.