March 09, (THEWILL)- Paris Saint-Germain are gearing up for the high-profile departure of star striker Kylian Mbappe this summer. The 24-year-old French international’s contract expires at the end of the season, with a monumental move to Spanish giants Real Madrid widely expected. However, a binding agreement will see Mbappe repay up to €80 million to PSG upon his free transfer away from the club.
Mbappe’s looming exit will alleviate a substantial financial burden for the Ligue 1 champions, freeing up nearly €200 million annually. According to reports from Spanish outlet MARCA, PSG have already identified Barcelona’s 16-year-old prodigy Yamal as their primary target to fill the immense void left by the departing World Cup winner.
The teenage sensation has enjoyed a breakout campaign for the Catalan club, netting his sixth goal of the season in Barcelona’s narrow La Liga victory over Mallorca on Friday. Yamal’s scintillating performance drew comparisons to club legend Lionel Messi, underscoring the generational talent PSG are pursuing to spearhead their attack.
Rumours suggest the affluent Parisian outfit have made their astronomical €200 million valuation for Yamal explicitly clear to Barcelona’s hierarchy. The Blaugrana, however, remain adamant about rebuffing any interest in their crown jewel, having inserted a staggering €1 billion buyout clause in Yamal’s three-year contract signed in 2023.
While the pursuit of Yamal continues, PSG are also reported to be considering alternatives, with Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford and Napoli’s Victor Osimhen emerging as potential replacements for the outgoing Mbappe.
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