It was almost a done deal. Kylian Mbappé, 23 years old at the time of the events, was set to leave PSG and the Parc des Princes. However, the situation took a highly publicized turn.
Today, at 25, it’s confirmed. The Bondy native is leaving the Parisian club’s locker rooms for Real Madrid.
Although two years have passed, the intrigue remained unresolved. Thus, the American media CNN, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, revisited the subject in the presence of the player.
He, who missed his club’s qualification for the Champions League final (eliminated by Borussia Dortmund), had profound reasons that led him to extend his contract.
“It was more than just PSG, there was the World Cup in Qatar, there were a lot of things around that. It was a big and tough decision.
It was very difficult for a 20-year-old boy. But I regret nothing. In a career, you have to make tough decisions and that’s what I did. After, I became PSG’s all-time leading goal scorer. I just want to remember the good things.
Of course, it wasn’t an easy situation, I wouldn’t wish it on anyone,” he said.
Happy in his new club
Next season, Kyky will start wearing the colors of his new club. Still speaking to CNN, he talked about his ambitions within this club.
“I want to be happy. I’ll be leaving my country for the first time. It’ll be an incredible experience and I can’t wait to be at my new club.
I want to win trophies of course, get to know my new teammates, speaking football. But as a person, I want to be happy and for my family to be happy too and enjoy the moment with me.”
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