PSG star striker Kylian Mbappé reaffirmed on Thursday that “staying at the club” was his “only option”, refusing to expand on the showdown with the capital club and his refusal to go beyond of the end of his contract in 2024. “I have already answered, I said that my objective is to continue, to stay at the club, it is my only option. I didn’t think a letter could kill or offend anyone,” the 2018 world champion said of a letter sent Monday to Parisian leaders notifying them of his decision not to activate the option for an additional year at PSG.
Present in his capacity as captain of the France team at the conference on the eve of the match against Gibraltar, in qualifying for Euro 2024, Mbappé was also asked about the reaction of PSG, which now says it is ready to sell him as soon as this summer if he persists in his desire not to extend his lease in Paris. The player replied that he was not “shocked”. “No, there’s not much that shocks me,” he snapped.
“I have a responsibility as captain, it’s not a few noises that will make me run away from this responsibility. It’s not my nature to run away,” he added. Mbappé was also questioned about Emmanuel Macron’s reaction on Wednesday, the head of state having assured that he would “try to push” for him to stay at PSG. “He wants me to stay in Paris and my goal is to stay, so we’re on the same page,” he replied.