Mbappe set for KEY Al-Khelaifi meeting after return to PSG training

Tom Weber

• 17 Jul 2023 08:15 CDT
• 3 min read

Kylian Mbappe is set for an important meeting with Nasser Al-Khelaifi, which will likely decide his Paris Saint-Germain future.

The Frenchman shocked the footballing world last month when it was revealed that he had no intention of triggering the option to extend his PSG contract, meaning that he will be a free agent next year.

Real Madrid are the favourites to land the 24-year-old, but Mbappe has already shot down rumours that he will move on this summer. Nevertheless, PSG are determined to either get Mbappe to sign a new deal or to offload him immediately.

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Losing the €135m man for free is the worst-case scenario for the French giants and one they want to avoid at all costs, as Nasser Al-Khelaifi made clear at Luis Enrique's unveiling as new PSG boss.

"If Kylian Mbappe wants to stay, we want him to stay. But we can't let one of the best players in the world leave on a free," the 49-year-old said.

Mbappe returns to training

Kylian Mbappe returns to PSG training today, initially going through some routine medical tests. Proper exercises are set to commence tomorrow (July 18).

According to L'Equipe, Al-Khelaifi will be present at Tuesday's session and the expectation is that he will have a talk with Mbappe afterwards in hopes of finding a solution to the current impasse. Mbappe, however, has no intention to leave now as he is set to earn a massive loyalty bonus for staying for one more year.

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This week is a crucial one for PSG and the club would ideally like to sort the Mbappe issue before jetting off for Japan on Saturday, July 22.

The 24-year-old is part of the advertising for the tour that will reportedly flush some €20m into PSG's coffers - but will he play? That question will likely be settled at the meeting with Al-Khelaifi.