By Daniel Edu
In a stunning development, Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal has presented an incredible £259 million bid to acquire the services of Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The 24-year-old forward, who has an impressive record with four Ligue 1 titles at PSG and one at Monaco, is currently entangled in a contract dispute as his contract with PSG is set to expire next summer.
Mbappe has reportedly declined to exercise the one-season contract extension option and expresses his desire not to be sold this summer, with plans to join Real Madrid next summer for free. In response, PSG is keen on extending the Frenchman’s contract this summer or securing a lucrative transfer deal before the transfer window closes.
The situation has taken a dramatic turn, with PSG excluding Mbappe from the team as they prepare for the upcoming season outside France. Reports suggest that PSG is aware of an alleged agreement between Mbappe and Real Madrid for his future move, leading the club to explore all measures to avoid losing him on a free transfer.
Taking advantage of the uncertainty, Al Hilal has placed a record-breaking bid of £259 million for the coveted forward. Should the deal go through, Mbappe would become the most expensive player in football history, surpassing Neymar’s £200 million transfer from FC Barcelona to PSG in 2017.
While PSG is expected to consider the offer, there remains uncertainty whether Mbappe will accept a two-year deal, even with a clause facilitating a move to Real Madrid next summer. The football world eagerly awaits the final outcome of this high-stakes contract saga.
