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Mbappe, PSG not making progess in negotiations as Real Madrid wait – report
Kylian Mbappe has carved out an excellent situation for himself as clubs begin preparations for the season ahead.
The forward confirmed a few weeks ago his desire to continue at Paris Saint-Germain next season, which would subject him to a loyalty bonus of €80 million. But he also refused to extend his contract beyond 2024.
That meant Real Madrid could secure the signing of Mbappe on a free transfer while the player himself earns a lucrative bonus, leaving PSG scratching its head in the process.
The French champions are not ready to give up, though, and are trying to convince Mbappe to renew his contract. However, according to L’Equipe (h/t Mundo Deportivo), there have been no advancements in the negotiations between the two parties.
PSG are upset with Mbappe, as he had renewed his contract only a year ago. They want the Frenchman to either renew his contract beyond 2024 or leave the club. The player has refused to do the former.
Although Les Parisiens have stepped up their efforts lately, there remains no agreement so far. The disparity between the two parties remains high, with Mbappe hell-bent on continuing at Parc des Princes next season.
Real Madrid, for their part, have not yet made any moves in the transfer market. They are willing to play the waiting game and will only make a decision once PSG and Mbappe resolve the situation between themselves. Until PSG put a fair price on the Frenchman, Los Blancos will not move an inch this summer.
Having roped in Jude Bellingham for a fortune, Real Madrid are being understandably cautious with their market activity. The onus, therefore, is now on Mbappe and PSG to arrive at a conclusion, as far as the player’s future is concerned.
Real Madrid are back in action in La Liga tonight after the three-week international break as they take on Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Having lost their previous game against Atletico Madrid, Real Madrid will be eager to get back to winning ways, especially with Barcelona on track to secure three more points and extending their lead at the top.
Ahead of kickoff at the Santiago Bernabeu later tonight, manager Jose Mourinho has announced the starting lineup that will take the field against Villarreal.
The big headline is that captain Federico Valverde is fit enough to start in midfield after having successfully recovered from the Grade 3 ankle sprain he had sustained during the derby defeat three weeks ago.
The Uruguayan international partners with Aurelien Tchouameni in the middle of the park, while Jude Bellingham continues as the attacking midfielder for the hosts.
The other major news comes in the form of Jose Mourinho deciding to bench Vinicius Jr., with Yan Diomande starting on the left wing.
Arda Guler slots in on the right flank, while Kylian Mbappe, having recovered from the minor injury he sustained during the international break, spearheads the attack.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Alvaro Carreras get the nod as the two full-backs flanking the centre-back pairing of Ibrahima Konate and Antonio Rudiger. Thibaut Courtois guards the Real Madrid goal.
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