The question is on everyone’s lips but it is “not a problem” according to Mauricio Pochettino. While Kylian Mbappé’s contract with PSG expires on June 30, the striker is not affected by the situation, his coach Mauricio Pochettino said at a press conference on Sunday January 2.
“In football, a player can be affected by his contractual situation if he is not mature enough. Kylian has the necessary maturity. That’s not a problem.”, said the Argentinian technician.
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Since January 1, the French international (53 caps, 24 goals) is free to sign up for next season where he wishes, without his future team having to pay PSG financial compensation. The formation of the capital is trying to convince the 23-year-old to extend his lease, which started in 2017, but negotiations have been slipping for several months. Real Madrid, who already tried to sign him in August, appear to be the most likely destination for the striker if he were to leave.
“Like everyone else, we hope he can continue at the club for a long time. It is a decision to be made by both parties.”, said Pochettino. For this year, I hope he will show the performance he had last year, and that the solution will be positive for everyone “, he continued.
Suspended for the last match of the calendar year, in Lorient in Ligue 1 (1-1), Mbappé, both top scorer and passer for his team in the first part of the season, is expected on the field in Vannes on Monday January 3, for a round of 16 of the Coupe de France.