Kylian Mbappe says 'gossip' around his performances at Paris Saint-Germain isn't helped by club's 'divisive' status

08.07.2023 - 14:01 eurosport.com

Kylian Mbappe says «gossip» around his performances at Paris Saint-Germain isn't helped by the club's «divisive» status. At just 24, the France captain has quite the career palmares already; winning the World Cup, landing a clean sweep of trophies in France and with a host of individual awards also to his name.

Ad But, in a controversial interview with France Football — which has reportedly seen six PSG players complain to club president Nasser El-Khelaifi — the forward admits he is «always dissatisfied», and talked about how playing in his homeland brings more scrutiny onto him.

Ligue 1'Door is open' for Mbappe exit — PSG president Al-Khelaifi sets two-week deadline for star striker05/07/2023 AT 17:31 All of this comes amid a contract stand-off with PSG, with a new report suggesting Mbappe has already agreed to join Real Madrid on a free transfer next summer. «Do people trivialise my performances?

Yes, but at the same time, I don't blame them,» Mbappe began. «In France, they saw me grow up, they see me all the time, at PSG every weekend or in the national team, and I've been scoring a lot for years. »So, for people, it becomes normal.

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Kylian Mbappe and his representatives refused to meet with Al Hilal officials in Paris on Wednesday to discuss a possible world-record transfer to Saudi Arabia, it has been reported.

Kylian Mbappe refuses 'any discussion' with Al Hilal over world-record €300m transfer

Kylian Mbappe refused to meet with Al Hilal officials in Paris on Wednesday over a proposed world-record €300 million ($333 million) transfer, according to a report.

Kylian Mbappe 'Refuses To Talk' To Al Hilal Over 300-Million-Euro Move

Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has refused to meet officials from Al Hilal, dealing a potentially fatal blow to the Saudis' ambitious hopes of completing a world record 300-million-euro ($333 million) swoop. The French star has refused "any discussion with the representatives of the Al-Hilal club, present in Paris this Wednesday," reported L'Equipe sports daily. According to the report, a delegation from the Saudi club came to Paris to finalise the transfer of Brazilian Malcom from Zenit Saint Petersburg.

Who are Al Hilal, the Saudi club bidding to snare France and PSG star Kylian Mbappe?

Al Hilal were on Monday linked with a world-record bid for Paris Saint-Germain forward and France captain Kylian Mbappe, one of the most high-profile footballers in the game. Here’s a look at the storied Saudi Pro League club reportedly seeking to seal a €300 million ($332m) deal.

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Kylian Mbappe's First Reaction After Saudi Club's World-Record 300 Million Euros Bid

Paris Saint-Germain officially confirmed having received a world record bid of 300-million-euro ($333 million) for their superstar forward Kylian Mbappe from Saudi club Al Hilal. Following the bid, PSG also allowed Mbappe to have a chat with the Saudi Pro League club despite rumours that the player has already agreed a deal with Spanish giants Real Madrid. As NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo asked Al-Hilal to sign him instead for such a grand fee, as he looks similar to Mbappe, the PSG forward also took to Twitter and shared his reaction.