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Ligue 1: Mbappe eyes new club, set to leave PSG this summer

Les Blues of France and Paris Saint-Germain forward, Kylian Mbappe, has made it known to the management of PSG that he will not be signing new contract with them.

Mbappe’s current contract ends in January 2024 but contains an option to be triggered for another year till 2025 however, Mbappe is not ready to capitalize on the option.

But according to transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, the 24-year-old is not interested in staying at the club until 2025.

Liverpool and Real Madrid have been interested in the forward for many years.

Should Mbappe insist on not extending his contract, PSG will be forced to push him out this summer so he doesn’t leave as a free agent.

Romano tweeted: “Kylian Mbappé has informed PSG of his decision: he’ll NOT trigger the option to extend current contract until 2025, it means that deal would expire next June 2024 — as L’Équipé called.

“PSG position: NO plan to lose Kylian for free. Sign a new deal now or he could be sold.”

Mbappe could become the second high-profile departure from PSG this summer, after Lionel Messi left as a free agent.

Messi, who joined the club two years ago, is set to sign for Inter Miami in the Major League Soccer (MLS).

PSG are also reportedly eyeing Nigerian forward Victor Osimhem who currently plies his trade in the Italian Serie A Napoli

June 13, 2023
Ligue 1: PSG announce Sergio Ramos departing

Ligue 1 Champions Paris Saint-Germain have announced Sergio Ramos is departing.

The former Real Madrid captain comes off contract at the end of the month.

And it’s been confirmed their clash with Clermont today will act as Ramos’ last for the Parisians.

Ramos stated: “Wearing the Red and Blue shirt for the last two years has been a wonderful experience.

“I’ve had an unforgettable adventure in Paris and I’d like to thank you all for your support and love. Allez Paris! ”

In his time with PSG the Spaniard added two Ligue 1 titles and a Trophée des Champions to his extensive list of honours secured with Real Madrid and the Spanish national team.

June 3, 2023
Football Transfer: Marco Asensio set to leave Real Madrid for PSG

Real Madrid attacking midfielder, Marco Asensio, has left Spanish Clubside Real Madrid to team up with French Champions Paris Saint Germain.

Football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, made this known via a tweet on his official handle on Saturday.

According to Romano, Asensio has already made his decision last week that he would leave Real Madrid.

“Official and confirmed. Marco Asensio leaves Real Madrid as [a] free agent — the decision was made last week,” Romano tweeted.

“Asensio, set to complete details of his new chapter at Paris Saint-Germain in the next [few] days.”

Asensio played 50 times for Real Madrid this season, but the 27-year-old only started 18 times, scored 12 goals and contributed eight assists for Ancelotti’s side.

June 3, 2023
PSG confirms Messi is leaving club

Argentina football great Lionel Messi will leave Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) after Saturday’s final Ligue 1 match of the season against Clermont Foot, coach Christoph Galtier confirmed on Thursday.

It has long been speculated that Messi would quit PSG when his two-year deal expired after being suspended by the recently-crowned French champions in early May.

The suspension was for an unauthorised trip to Saudi Arabia.

“It’s his last game at the Parc des Princes,” Galtier told reporters. “I have had the privilege of coaching the best player in football history.”

The coach said he hoped Messi would be given a good send-off.

PSG ultras have booed the forward on occasions this season.

The 35-year-old has been heavily linked in the media with Saudi club Al-Hilal.

His great rival Cristiano Ronaldo moved to Saudi side Al-Nassr in January.

Former club FC Barcelona, where Messi had spent his entire career before financial problems meant he joined PSG, have also shown interest in his return.

But pundits say this is just a smokescreen to appease fans and the same financial constraints will prevent the Spanish champions from re-signing him.

MLS side Inter Miami — part owned by David Beckham — have also been mentioned in the media as a possible destination.

But Saudi Arabia looks the most likely option for Messi, who has made no recent comment about his future.

He long ago said he would like to retire at Newell’s Old Boys in his Argentinian birthplace of Rosario, but there has been little movement on this front.

Messi, who finally achieved his dream of winning the FIFA World Cup last year, wants to continue playing until at least the Copa America in June and July 2024 in the U.S.

June 1, 2023
I want Messi at Barca – Xavi declares

Barcelona manager Xavi has declared he wants to see Lionel Messi re-signed.

Xavi insists the PSG attacker would improve his La Liga title winners.

He told Sport, “Right now there’s no doubt [Messi] would help us.

“Leo could play in various positions: false nine, winger, in midfield, or even as a no.10, arriving to play the final ball.

“He has become almost a central midfielder, almost an attacking midfielder, and he has that ability at the end of the day.

“At the World Cup we saw Messi at an unbelievable level.

“I think he has many years left in him, at a good level.”

Xavi also said: “For me it makes sense. There’s no doubt that if Messi returns it would help is in a football sense.

“I’ve told the president that. I have no doubt…because he is still a player who can make the difference, he’s still hungry, he’s a winner, a leader, and he’s also a different player.

“We don’t have a Barcelona team with the talent of 2010…[Messi] would bring talent, the final ball, set pieces, goals…”

May 30, 2023
Kylian Mbappe confirms transfer plans

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Kylian Mbappe said he is staying at the club for the next season amid reports he would be set to transfer to Real Madrid.

“I’ve always wanted to leave a mark. I didn’t expect to win so much so early [in my career], but I’m happy to make history in my country. I’m happy and I’ll be here next season,” Mbappe said after winning the Ligue 1 player of the season award for the fourth year running.

Mbappe has fired PSG to their record 11th Ligue 1 title with a league-high 28 goals, and still has another game — against Clermont on the final day — to add to that tally.

His contract with PSG expires in June 2025, but the France international is repeatedly linked with a move to Real Madrid.

May 29, 2023
Ligue 1: Kyllian Mbappe reveals where he will play next season

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) forward, Kylian Mbappe has confirmed that he will stay at the French club come next season.

Mbappe emerged Ligue 1 player of the year for the fourth season in a row beating the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Lacazette to the award.

The Frenchman has been linked with a move away from the French champions.

Real Madrid have always shown interest in the Frenchman but the France international turned down the offer to remain at the club.

According to Mbappe, he will still play in France this summer.

“Next year I will play at Paris Saint-Germain.

“I still have a contract, I will honour my contract,” he told reporters.

May 29, 2023
Ligue 1: PSG fans boo Messi, demand his exit from the club

Fans of Paris Saint-Germain PSG have continued to bash and boo Lionel Messi despite serving suspension over his unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia for personal reasons.

The fans seem to be booing the Argentine forward in a bid to force him out of the club.

Messi was again booed after his return to PSG in the game versus Ajaccio in the French Ligue 1 over the weekend.

Messi was slammed with suspension by the club’s hierarchy earlier this month after he travelled to Saudi Arabia without informing those in authority.

But after he pleaded for forgiveness his suspension was shortened and the 35-year-old returned to action against AC Ajaccio on Saturday evening.

But when his name was read out by the stadium announcer at the Parc des Princes, it was met with loud jeers and whistles from the home supporters.

In contrast, PSG’s supporters cheered loudly shortly after the announcer read out Kylian Mbappe’s name.

Whenever the 2022 World Cup winner touched the ball he was also booed by his club’s supporters, especially in the early period of the game.

Speculations are rife that the Argentine superstar will leave PSG for Al Hilal in the Saudi Arabian league in the summer for a mouth-watering deal.

May 14, 2023
Ligue 1: PSG lift Messi’s suspension, star him in fixture against Ajaccio

Ligue 1 side, Paris Saint Germain (PSG) have lifted Lionel Messi’s suspension and the Argentine looks set to feature in the match against Ajaccio on Saturday.

Recall that Messi was suspended after traveling to Saudi Arabia for personal reasons without getting approval from the management of PSG.

The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner sat out last weekend’s win at Troyes after missing a training session to fulfil commitments in his role as a Saudi tourism ambassador.

Although Messi later apologised the talk of a new contract at PSG has not seen the light of the day.

After two uninspiring years in France, Messi looks set to play in Saudi Arabia next season as part of a blockbuster deal that would see him follow arch-rival Cristiano Ronaldo to the Gulf kingdom.

Messi, who turns 36 next month, will sign a “huge” contract with an as-yet-unnamed club, a source close to the negotiations told AFP this week.

“Messi is a done deal. He will play in Saudi Arabia next season,” said the source, speaking on condition of anonymity.

“The contract is exceptional. It’s huge. We are just finalising some small details,” added the source, who is not authorised to speak to the media.

PSG have yet to confirm the departure, while Messi’s father and agent Jorge insists the World Cup winner has not decided where he will play next season.

But it appears certain his stint at PSG will conclude in June after the club hopes to celebrate a record 11th French league crown.

“If the club had wanted to renew his contract, it would have been done earlier,” said a PSG source.

May 13, 2023
Mourinho eyes Harry Kane for PSG

AS Roma boss, Jose Mourinho, could be announced the next Paris Saint Germain coach in the summer.

Checks show that the Portuguese could be signing England World Cup star Harry Kane for Paris Saint-Germain if he takes over as head coach.

With Mourinho set to take over the reins at PSG, the French Ligue 1 champions are looking to make waves in the transfer market.

Kane has emerged as a potential recruit for PSG, with Mourinho directly requesting a move for the Tottenham Hotspur striker.

This news, according to reports from Sports Zone (via Le10Sport), comes amid rumours that Mourinho is being courted by the PSG hierarchy.

Mourinho has coached the likes of Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Porto in the past

May 12, 2023