'I never asked to leave' - Kylian Mbappe 'shocked' by Paris Saint-Germain transfer reports after Marseille win

Kylian Mbappe has broken his silence on his Paris Saint-Germain future, saying he “never asked to leave” the club in January. Reports emerged ahead of PSG’s Champions League clash with Benfica last week that the 23-year-old was keen to seek a transfer due to frustrations with his role in the team and the summer transfer signings. Ad Mbappe only signed a contract extension with PSG earlier this year.

Ballon d'OrBallon d'Or 2022 LIVE — Benzema and Putellas eye top individual prizes41 MINUTES AGO Speaking after setting up PSG’s winner for Neymar against rivals Marseille on Sunday, Mbappe said: “I am very happy. «I have never asked to leave in January. »I didn't understand why the story came out on the day of a game.

I was as shocked as everyone. People can think I was involved but I wasn't at all, I was taking a nap. «My entourage was at my little brother's game, all the people who take care of me weren't there, so we were flabbergasted when we found out.

Liverpool join Man Utd in De Jong battle — Paper Round Mbappe keen to leave PSG in January — reports »Afterwards, we had to deal with it, there was a game to play. Just to say it's completely wrong, and I'm very happy." Mbappe has previously been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid. He added: «I am a football player, the most important thing for me is to play and give my best on the pitch.

If I start spreading myself too thin, I will get tired very quickly. »When you play at PSG, you know what you're getting into, what it's going to involve in the good and in the bad. You have to be ready.