Kylian Mbappe takes fresh swipe at Paris Saint-Germain – Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has taken a swipe at the club over their ‘shortcomings’ in a bombshell interview.
And the 24-year-old has also slammed the decision to allow Lionel Messi to move on as the striker looks to leave Parc des Princes on a free transfer in 2024.
Mbappe’s desire to depart the Ligue 1 club next year emerged earlier in the week after it was revealed he wouldn’t be extending his contract.
After reports in France declared he intends to join Real Madrid this summer, the 2018 World Cup winner told AFP how he plans to stay at PSG for his last season.
But to avoid losing Mbappe in what would be the biggest free transfer of all time, PSG are understood to be looking to cash in on him now if they cannot persuade him into penning fresh terms.
However it appears that the ex-Monaco forward has already made up his mind, as he explained his reasons for seeking a new adventure to Gazzetta dello Sport.
He said: “For a player like me, the goal is to win everything.
“And we knew that at PSG there were shortcomings that sooner or later we were going to end up paying for.
“I didn’t say I wanted to be sold to Real Madrid or want to leave, but only that I won’t activate the option on the extra year.
“With PSG, there has never been any talk of a renewal.”
Mbappe then discussed Messi’s departure after just two years in the French capital, with the 35-year-old to join MLS outfit Inter Miami.
He remarked: “Messi gone? Bad news now needs to be replaced.
“He’s one of greatest player in the history of football. It’s never good news when someone like Messi leaves.
“I don’t quite understand why so many people were so relieved that he was gone. He didn’t get the respect he deserved in France.”
Reports have stated that Wilfried Zaha – set to leave Crystal Palace on a free – could replace Messi at PSG.
Meanwhile PSG could lose another of their star attacking trio this summer with Brazilian winger Neymar linked with a switch to Saudi Arabia.
