Kylian Mbappe returns to PSG training after 'constructive and positive talks' with club

13.08.2023 - 13:57 thenationalnews.com

Kylian Mbappe has returned to training with the Paris Saint-Germain first team after “very constructive and positive discussions” with the club.

Mbappe watched from the stands at the Parc des Princes on Saturday – alongside France teammate Ousmane Dembele, who joined PSG from Barcelona for €50.4 million – as defending champions PSG were held to a goalless draw by Llorient, with Marco Verratti and Neymar also absent from the squad.

The 24-year-old forward has been involved with a stand-off with the Parisians after refusing to renew his contract that comes to an end next summer when one of the world's best players would be free to leave for nothing.

The World Cup winner was left out of the preseason tour to Japan and South Korea and then trained apart from the first-team regulars last week.

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