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06:23, February 17, 2024
Kylian Mbappé announced his departure to PSG president Nasser al-Khelaïfi this week and he even reportedly warned his teammates before the start of training on Friday. A departure which could have an impact on the rest of the season, PSG is still in the running to win the championship and a first Champions League.
The information is now known to everyone. Kylian Mbappé communicated to his president, Nasser al-Khelaïfi, his desire to leave PSG at the end of the season. A decision that he would also have communicated in the locker room of the capital club. A departure which could have an impact on the rest of the season for the captain of the French team, but also and above all, for Paris Saint-Germain.
He will do everything to “leave with his head held high”
Because PSG is the huge favorite to win a new French championship title, and it is on track to continue its journey in the Champions League, after its home victory (2-0) against Real Sociedad, in the eighth final go. For Alain Giresse, football consultant for Europe 1, Kylian Mbappé will give 100% to leave with his head held high: “He’s a competitor. Every time he’s on the pitch, it’s to be the most efficient, to go, perhaps, win this Champions League, to leave with our heads held high and respect the club until the end.”
The observation is the same for Romarin Billong, former Cameroonian international, he has no doubt about the investment of the Parisian players: “They will do the job in the championship, they will really focus on that. And Mbappé will also focus on that and focus all of your team partners to move towards this objective.”
Faced with the earthquake caused by the announcement of Kylian Mbappé’s departure, PSG coach Luis Enrique did not wish to speak. The player from Bondy will be particularly scrutinized this Saturday evening. The Parisians travel to Nantes as part of the 22nd day of Ligue 1. Mbappé should, as usual, start for the match.