Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique has voiced his frustration over the persistent speculation surrounding Kylian Mbappe’s future, categorising the unwelcome rumours as “lies.”
As the World Cup-winning forward’s contract approaches its expiration, questions surface regarding his commitment to Parc des Princes in the long term.
Despite enduring prolonged interest from Real Madrid, who are reportedly intensifying efforts to secure his signature in 2024, PSG remains undeterred.
The club is fully cognizant of the ongoing gossip but remains steadfast in their determination to extend Mbappe’s contract, choosing to disregard the links to Real Madrid.
PSG is resolute in directing its focus towards the on-field contributions of Mbappe, their all-time leading goalscorer, and is reluctant to engage in discussions about transfer speculation.
Enrique, with his seasoned experience, understands that transfer sagas are inevitable and will always emerge in the world of football.
But he has told Amazon Prime Video Sport France when asked if PSG are becoming a “little tired and angry” at the endless Mbappe stories: “Do you know how many years I have been in the elite of world European football?
Well, five in Madrid and eight in Barcelona as a player. As a coach, I played six at Barcelona, at Roma, and at Celta Vigo. I played for Sporting Gijon. I was born in a locker room in which around it there are always comments from one person, from another, a rumour, a lie, and a lie is made. I’m so used to that, I don’t care.”
Liverpool is also reportedly expressing interest in Mbappe, and as of now, no final decision has been made regarding his future. There is still a possibility that the prolific 25-year-old forward may choose to stay in the familiar surroundings of his homeland beyond the summer of 2024.