In a dramatic turn of events, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is reportedly planning to retaliate against Real Madrid over the Kylian Mbappe transfer saga. The French football club is believed to be furious over Mbappe's potential ties with the Spanish giants, which could see the player leave PSG on a free transfer once his current contract expires.
Just a year ago, PSG had successfully convinced Mbappe to sign a two-year contract extension with an option for a third year. However, the Frenchman has decided not to take up the option, leaving PSG in a precarious position. The club had envisioned Mbappe as a cornerstone of their team's future, but his decision to leave has complicated their plans.
PSG's owners are convinced that Mbappe's confidence stems from a pre-existing agreement with Real Madrid. The player's decision to reject a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, coupled with his willingness to sit on the bench for an entire season before leaving next summer, has further fueled this belief.
In response, PSG executives are reportedly planning to file a formal complaint against Real Madrid with UEFA and FIFA. However, their retaliation won't stop there. According to Sport, PSG is also planning to make offers to sign Eduardo Camavinga, Aurelien Tchouameni, Rodrygo, and Nico Paz from Real Madrid. While none of these players are currently on the market, PSG hopes to lure them away with irresistible offers.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid appears to be playing a waiting game. The Spanish club is reportedly not keen on paying a hefty transfer fee for Mbappe this summer, given that he will be available for free in just a year. Instead, they are believed to be offering a substantial signing bonus to the player, which could be as much as €160 million (£137.8 million).
This move would leave PSG as the aggrieved party, with Mbappe earning a significant portion of what could have potentially been a transfer fee. Real Madrid would prefer to pay a bonus to the player rather than the rival club, a move that could potentially save them a lot from PSG's £200 million asking price.
As the football world watches with bated breath, it's clear that Mbappe's relationship with PSG has taken a significant hit. The unfolding drama between PSG and Real Madrid over the Mbappe saga promises to keep fans and pundits on the edge of their seats.
