Kylian Mbappe has been put up for sale by Paris Saint-Germain.
Mbappe has not been included in the squad to Japan and South Korea, which departs on Saturday.
PSG is insistent on having players on the tour who are fully devoted to the club and genuinely desire to stay, firmly believing that no player should take precedence over the club's interests.
PSG firmly believes that Mbappe has already made a binding commitment to join Real Madrid on a free transfer in the upcoming summer, which is seen as a significant act of disloyalty considering his previous statement of never leaving without a transfer fee.
The club is still awaiting communication from Mbappe regarding their request for clarity as training resumed this month.
Since no response has been received from the player, PSG now assumes that Mbappe intends to depart without any financial compensation, prompting them to initiate preparations for the upcoming season, including their pre-season tour of the Far East, considering the possibility of his absence.
Mbappe is currently available for purchase, and the club will now entertain interested parties, as there are numerous suitors eagerly anticipating updates. PSG's six new acquisitions for the summer will embark on a journey to Japan and South Korea, accompanied by the newly appointed coach, Luis Enrique, and the entirety of the positively-driven squad.
Analysis: Gloves are off for PSG
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The view from PSG insiders now is that the gloves are off and it's time to stand up for what's right.
SSN chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol:
PSG insiders believe what Mbappe is doing is almost sabotage, killing his club and empowering the club's big rival with a free gift transfer.
PSG believes that Mbappe's main concern is simply financial gain. If he remains in Paris until the following summer, he will receive substantial wages and bonuses, totaling over £100m. Additionally, as a free agent, he can secure a signing-on fee of £160m when he moves to Madrid next summer, in addition to significant wages.
According to insiders at PSG, they now feel the need to confront the situation and defend their principles.
Everyone has been saying for years that the club does not stand up to players. However, things have changed significantly recently. In the past, players like Lionel Messi and Mbappe would have gotten away with their behavior, and PSG would have begged them to stay. But now, the situation is utterly different. President Nasser Al-Khelaifi is genuinely determined to safeguard the future of the club.
What have Al-Khelaifi and Mbappe said about each other?
A statement from Mbappe's entourage in early June:Kylian Mbappe recently stated publicly that he intends to be a Parisian for the upcoming season. However, he did not request to leave the club this summer but instead informed them that he will not activate his additional year. The club's management, responsible for his contract extension signed on May 21, 2022, was notified of this decision on July 15, 2022. The purpose of the letter was simply to confirm what had already been clarified verbally before.
Mbappe and his entourage have not revisited this matter with the club over the past year, except 15 days ago when they announced the letter's submission. There has been no mention of a potential new extension.
In conclusion, Mbappe and his entourage are disappointed that the media received the letter and that these conversations have been made public solely to tarnish his image and disrupt the club's discussions.
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PSG are convinced Mbappe has already agreed to join Real Madrid on a free transfer next summer
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi speaking in early July:
My stance is unequivocal. I do not wish to reiterate it repeatedly: if Kylian intends to remain, we wholeheartedly desire his continuation. Nonetheless, he must commit to a fresh agreement.
Surrendering the finest player globally without compensation is not feasible. We cannot allow it. Remember, we are a French club.
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Who will be on the move this summer when the transfer window opens on June 14 and closes at 11pm on September 1 in England and midnight in Scotland? He firmly stated that he would never depart without compensation. If he alters his stance now, it is not my responsibility. It is unequivocally clear that we cannot afford to lose the world's finest player without receiving proper recompense.Keep up to date with all the latest transfer news and rumours in our dedicated Transfer Centre blog on We' digital platforms. You can also catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on We News.