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PSG demand a final decision from Mbappe by July 31, will not entertain a free transfer
Kylian Mbappe’s transfer saga has largely been in the shadows in recent weeks. The Frenchman appeared close to signing for Real Madrid for a brief period, but things have not gone to plan from there on.
Several factors dictate the winger’s next move, including his contractual situation and the bonuses he is due to be paid. PSG do not see eye to eye with the star and understandably demand clarity over his position so as to plan for the season ahead.
According to reports from Mario Cortegana, PSG’s stance on the situation remains unchanged – they either want Mbappe to renew or leave this summer.
Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi expects the forward to clarify his position before July 31st and opt to either renew his contract or leave this summer.
The aforementioned date is critical from a contractual standpoint and the date before which the youngster has to make a decision. Cortegana, however, confirms that the saga could well go on beyond the end of the month.
PSG refuse to lose Mbappe on a free transfer next summer, and understandably so. After all, he is their biggest asset and his departure would leave a big void in their setup.
The player, however, prefers to move next summer as a free agent. It would not only fetch him all the loyalty bonuses owed to him by PSG but also a massive signing-on bonus from Real Madrid.
Real Madrid have currently turned a blind eye to the developments in Paris and are waiting for Mbappe to take the transfer forward. What is clear from Los Blancos’ side is that they will not risk financial instability by going all out for any player, Mbappe included.
In a major update, AS reports that former Real Madrid midfielder and club legend Toni Kroos has taken his first step towards starting his coaching career.
The former Germany international has told the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) that he is interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers.
Real Madrid tried to bring Kroos back
It is no secret that Real Madrid considered bringing Toni Kroos back into the club’s structure after the end of the last season.
The club president, Florentino Perez, had wanted Kroos to have a daily presence at Valdebebas rather than making occasional appearances after his retirement.
Jose Angel Sanchez and Kroos spoke after Perez expressed his desire to see the German working at Valdebebas every day. However, they did not find the right moment, time or structure to give his return a clear form.
A comeback remains one of the possibilities most desired by Madrid supporters because of Kroos’ charisma and what he represents at the Santiago Bernabeu. Neither side wanted him to return simply for the sake of it, so the door remains open for the future.
The relationship between the two parties is excellent, and both know that the opportunity to work together again will eventually come.
Taking it step by step
For now, Kroos continues to run the academy he established in Boadilla, enjoying the opportunity to help develop younger players.
After two years away from the competitive side of football, however, he is beginning to look towards the dugout as a possible next step in his career.
Kroos currently holds coaching qualifications that allow him to work up to the third tier of Spanish football.
This is possible because professionals with at least seven years of proven experience and significant involvement at the elite level can gain direct access to accelerated coaching courses.
That means Kroos could coach a team in Primera Federacion, but the German wants to take things gradually.
Kroos has already informed the RFEF that he would be interested in joining the coaching course reserved for professional footballers during the 2027/28 season.
The course taking place this season is not available to elite former players, with UEFA limiting each campaign to 20 places.
With his current qualifications, Kroos could work as an assistant coach, but he cannot yet take charge as a head coach in either the top flight or the Segunda División.
But completing that programme would allow Kroos to obtain the UEFA A licence, which would enable him to coach teams at any level.
