Twist in Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid Transfer? French Striker Expresses Desire to Play For AC Milan: Report
Kylian Mbappe is one of the most followed ‘free agents’ this summer as the star has already announced his departure from Paris Saint-Germain and played his final game last week. While he is taunted to join Real Madrid by multiple reports, the transfer saga has taken another twist.
As the French national side is preparing for the upcoming Euro 2024, there are multiple rumours about their star striker and captain Kylian Mbappe’s future at the domestic level. Ligue-1 top scorer has confirmed his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, making him a free agent this summer transfer window. Mbappe played his final game with the champion side last week and with his destination yet to be publicly announced, multiple rumours around the 25-year-old striker have started floating again. Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid Transfer Latest News: French President Emmanuel Macron and Los Blancos President Florentino Perez Still In Disagreement Over Star Footballer's Paris Olympics Participation.
In a recent interview, Kylian Mbappe expressed a desire to play for AC Milan and added that he and his family are huge AC Milan fans. Mbappe was in Sardinia, Italy, for the Globe Soccer Awards European Edition 2024 ceremony. Rewarding the striker for his performances throughout the season, Mbappe won the Player of the Year award at the event. He was then asked whether he would like to play in Italy, to which Mbappe’s answer ignited new rumours about his next club.
Kylian said to Sky Sports, “Italian football? You never know what happens. I was always saying: if I will go to Italy one day, I will go to Milan. As a kid, I was big fan of AC Milan and I always watch Serie A, every Milan game. All my family, massive Milan fans,” While neither AC Milan nor Real Madrid have reacted to the comments, It is widely considered that Mbappe will play for Los Blancos next season, with the club awaiting the conclusion of the Champions League 2023-24 finals to make the announcement. Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid Transfer Latest News: Robert Lewandowski Insists Barcelona Won't Be Scared By Los Blancos Despite the French Superstar's Inclusion.
Unless and until there is a concrete announcement regarding Mbappe’s future, many such rumours will link him to various big clubs. He was previously linked with Arsenal, Manchester United and even a club in the Saudi Pro League. Fans have to wait for the June 3rd or conclusion of the Euro 2024 for a confirmed destination of one of the most prized stars in the 2024-26 summer transfer window.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on May 29, 2024 01:39 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).