French President Emmanuel Macron has suggested that Kylian Mbappe, the PSG star footballer, could be transferring to Real Madrid by the end of the season.
During a discussion about the Paris Olympics, Macron disclosed that he hoped Mbappe’s club would permit him to compete for the French men’s football team in the upcoming quadrennial event.
When questioned if he meant Real Madrid as the specific club, Macron responded with a sly grin:”Exactly, that’s what I meant.”
Importantly, the involvement of players in the Olympics is contingent upon the policies of the clubs for which the footballer competes.
At present, Kylian Mbappe is playing for Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain, but there’s a strong chance he’ll be with Real Madrid when the Olympics begin.
“We are going to do everything (to have a competitive team). I have confidence in the French and European clubs, if I may say so if you see what I mean. We have the Euro before, that’s the problem. I think the clubs have to play their part if we want to have a great show,” said Macron.
“I have not yet spoken to him [Mbappe] about that, but I hope that his club, in particular, allows it. And the other clubs too,” he added.
On July 26, the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics will occur, with an anticipated audience of over 300,000 people witnessing a procession of boats carrying national teams down the Seine River.
In the men’s competition, teams are limited to players aged 23 and under, with the option to include a maximum of three overaged players in the squad, potentially allowing 25-year-old Mbappe to be selected. The PSG forward has voiced his desire to represent Les Bleus but recognizes that the final decision lies with his club.
“It’s my employer who decides,” he had said. “It will be a pleasure to play in them, but if my employer doesn’t want to, I will support that decision. I don’t think it will take much time to think about it.”
The transfer saga surrounding Mbappe’s potential move to Real Madrid has been unfolding for over two summers. During the last instance when Mbappe nearly departed Paris, Macron persuaded him to remain and strive for Champions League success with his hometown club.
