Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid: PSG star set for monster move, with deadline being set

Stephen Oladehinde 21:09 - 07 December 2023

Real Madrid is set to renew their pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe after the New Year, aiming for a deal by mid-January.

Mbappe’s contract countdown

Mbappe's contract with PSG, set to expire at the end of the season, allows him to engage with other clubs from January.

Real Madrid has reportedly set a January 15, 2024, deadline for his decision, as per a report in Spanish outlet AS

Kylian Mbappe of PSG | Credit: Imago

Real Madrid's strategy and alternatives

Real plans to approach Mbappe’s mother and agent, Fayza Lamari, with their offer, giving a 15-day window for response. Should Mbappe hesitate, Erling Haaland from Manchester City emerges as a backup target.

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Mbappe’s consistent form

Despite uncertainty about his future, Mbappe’s performance remains unshaken, with 18 goals in 18 appearances this season.

Champions League aspirations

Although Mbappe has found domestic success with PSG, he seeks Champions League glory, a competition where Real Madrid excels with 14 titles.

Mbappe’s market valuation

At €180 million, Mbappe is valued as the joint highest-valued player in the world, alongside Erling Haaland, according to Transfermarkt.

As previously reported by Pulse Sports, Mbappe’s move to Real Madrid has been a subject of ongoing speculation, underscoring the dynamic world of football transfers.