Paris Saint-Germain made a surprising move on Sunday, opting to bench Kylian Mbappé for their Ligue 1 clash against Stade de Reims. This decision has become a recurring trend as the French forward inches closer to leaving the club, with talks of a potential move to Real Madrid in the air.
Throughout the current Ligue 1 season, Mbappé had been a consistent presence on the field for PSG. However, his situation changed after he informed the club of his intention to part ways once his contract expires this summer. The ongoing negotiations with Real Madrid have added uncertainty to his future with the Parisian club.
Discussions Between Mbappé And Madrid
Sources suggest that discussions between Mbappé and Madrid are ongoing, and the Spanish club remains optimistic about securing his signature. PSG manager Luis Enrique had previously remarked, “Live without Mbappé,” emphasizing the forward’s decreasing playing time. Since February 2, Mbappé has not completed a full 90 minutes in Ligue 1.
In recent matches, Mbappé has been substituted early, made a brief appearance off the bench, and spent another game as an unused substitute. Reports surfaced on March 2 that Mbappé perceived these substitutions as a consequence of his decision to leave the club at the end of the season. Sources revealed that he met with Luis Enrique at the training center last weekend to address the tension arising from his reduced playing time.
Despite these developments, Mbappé showcased his talent in both legs of PSG’s Champions League round-of-16 matches against Real Sociedad, scoring twice in the second leg. After the Tuesday match, he refuted rumors of a feud with Luis Enrique, stating, “There is no problem with him, even if people think there is a problem. I have problems, but the coach is not one of them.”
However, the saga continued as Mbappé found himself starting on the bench for PSG’s game against Reims. The situation remains fluid as the football world eagerly awaits the resolution of Mbappé’s uncertain future.
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