Kylian Mbappe dismisses Real Madrid link as 'lies', says he is 'very happy' at Paris Saint-Germain

Kylian Mbappe has denied reports that he wants to move to Real Madrid this summer. The PSG forward took exception to a report from Le Parisien that he wanted to move to the Bernabeu following Karim Benzema's exit from the club.

Ad Mbappe called the report a lie on Twitter, adding: «I have already said that I will continue next season at PSG where I am very happy.» TransfersAngry PSG want at least £160m for Mbappe, reaction from France and Spain – Paper Round16 HOURS AGO The 24-year-old's latest intervention followed the issuing of a statement clarifying his contract situation at the Ligue 1 club. He told AFP that he had never discussed an extension with the club.

The statement to AFP came a day after Mbappe wrote to the reigning Ligue 1 champions confirming his intention not to extend his deal beyond 2024, when his current terms are set to expire. PSG were reportedly taken aback by the 24-year-old's decision and have delivered an ultimatum to the World Cup winner, telling him that he must agree on a new deal or risk being sold this summer.

In a bid to clarify his position, Mbappe told AFP there were never any discussions about a contract extension, claiming the club have been aware of his decision since July 15, 2022. He said: «PSG's administrative council has been informed since 15th July 2022 of my decision not to extend beyond 2024, and the letter that was sent only served to confirm what I had already told them.» The statement explains the purpose of the letter, which was leaked to French media, was to reinforce the decision that had already been communicated orally.