July 25, (THEWILL) – Kylian Mbappe’s future at Paris Saint-Germain remains in limbo as the French forward was notably omitted from the club’s travelling squad for their pre-season tour to the Far East and their goalless draw against Al Nassr.
The decision by PSG to exclude Mbappe from the Asian tour comes as the club intensifies efforts to resolve his contractual situation before the transfer window closes. With the 24-year-old’s contract set to expire in 2024, PSG are eager to find a resolution amidst mounting transfer speculations and a record-breaking bid from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.
As PSG gear up for the 2023/2024 season under the stewardship of Luis Enrique, their pre-season tour kicked off in Osaka, Japan with the Al Nassr friendly. While several prominent players took to the field, including Neymar, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, and Marco Verratti, Mbappe’s absence was conspicuous. This reflects the ongoing complexities and tensions surrounding his contract situation, with PSG’s desire to offload him and secure a suitable buyer evident in the decision.
The transfer saga surrounding Mbappe has been further fuelled by Al Hilal’s recent world-record bid of £259 million to secure his services, along with a staggering €700 million salary offer. While PSG have reportedly accepted the proposal, there have been no direct talks between the Saudi club and the French forward yet.
As the uncertainty looms, speculations about Mbappe’s potential move to Real Madrid persist, but his destination remains uncertain, and PSG aim to find a resolution to the situation in the coming weeks.
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