PSG or Madrid? Mbappe’s mum and dad haven’t decided yet
Cameron Smith
- 5 Apr 2022 21:53 BST
- 3 min read
Kylian Mbappe is yet to decide his footballing future, but with his contract at Paris Saint-Germain set to expire at the end of the season, he needs to make a choice soon.
It appears to be between two options: renew his current deal and stay at PSG, or complete a dream move to Real Madrid.
Reports had suggested that the latter was almost confirmed following his decision not to sign a new contract at PSG in 2021, but it has now emerged that Mbappe is undecided, with the prospect of becoming PSG's all-time record goal-scorer while playing alongside Lionel Messi and Neymar seemingly an enticing one.
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Real Madrid still remain heavily interested, and reports say they are expected to make an offer to Mbappe this summer, but he may choose to stay.
The French forward has contributed 48 goals in all competitions this season, which is why PSG are desperate to keep him and Real Madrid and desperate to sign him.
Spanish outlet Cope have reported that Mbappe will make his decision once the season is over, but according to journalist Daniel Riolo, who advanced news of Messi's move to PSG, he will renew his deal and stay at the Parc des Princes.
What do Mbappe's parents think he should do?
Los Blancos forward Karim Benzema has admitted he would like to play with his international team-mate Mbappe at the Santiago Bernabeu, but he may not play a role in Mbappe's thinking.
Instead his parents might, and that could cause an issue due to their views on the topic.
A former Monaco academy player, Mbappe has never played outside of Ligue 1, so the prospect of playing for a new club outside of the division could be an exciting one. That's at least what Mbappe's mum thinks, according to Football Espana. His mother, Fayza Lamari, believes that her son should leave PSG and join Real Madrid this summer. The former handball player disagrees with Mbappe's father who would rather his son stays put and renews his contract at PSG.
Wilfried Mbappe, his father, is also Mbappe's agent, so he could hold more swing in the discussions between the two parents.
It remains to be seen where Mbappe will be playing his football next year, but it may come down to discussions between his parents.
