Kylian Mbappe transfer bombshell as PSG set to see Real Madrid come knocking again

Superstar Kylian Mbappe is in line for a fresh transfer drama with Real Madrid after it was revealed his bumper Paris Saint-Germain contract only runs until 2024.

It was understood the France international's £42.5million-per-season contract was for three years but now L'Equipe claim that isn't the case. Instead, it is only for two years. And further mystery has been added as they state only Mbappe himself can activate the final year to remain at the Parc Des Princes. He was expected to join Los Blancos during the summer but the forward performed a last-gasp U-turn to leave Florentino Perez and Carlo Ancelotti wanting.

Mbappe moved quickly to not close door on Real Madrid, although the Champions League holders were suitably miffed over the striker's late change of heart. PSG's Qatari owners and French president Emmanuel Macron played a key role in keeping one of the best players in the world in his homeland for the prime years of his career.

Mbappe has been at his free scoring best to start the season and has netted nine goals in seven games. However, it's not his prowess in front of goal which has dominated the news agenda. His high-profile running battle with fellow superstar Neymar has soured PSG's red-hot start on the pitch.

And doubts over the 23-year-old's happiness have been fuelled due to his body language, which included a strop on the pitch when he stopped running against Montpellier when the ball didn't come his way. Mbappe is determined to secure Champions League glory this season as he, Neymar and Lionel Messi aim to end PSG's wait for club football’s biggest prize.

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