The conversation between Paris Saint-Germain President Nasser al Khelaifi and Kylian MbappeSources told ESPN that Doha representatives are moving in a positive direction.
The Ligue 1 giants are doing everything to keep Mbappe at the club and the latest talks could represent a major turning point in the battle between PSG and Real Madrid to secure the services of the 2018 World Cup winning team next season.
Mbappe’s mother, Fayza Lamari, who is in charge of resolving his son’s contract status, traveled to the Middle East with youngest son Ethan this week to rest and continue negotiations with PSG.
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Al-Khelaifi is there full-time this month and sources say Mbappe’s mother could also meet the Emir of Qatar, who owns PSG. Sources told ESPN that after being in Doha, Lamari plans to travel to Madrid to meet with representatives at Real’s main office.
The 2021-22 LaLiga champions are said to still feel they are favorites to sign Mbappe on a free transfer this summer, but PSG are now also confident they can convince him to stay. Paris.
An important point for Mbappe is his image rights, something that has been discussed for a long time in Doha, according to sources. The 23-year-old wants 100% control of his image rights so he can decide the brands and companies he works for. Sources say the Ligue 1 leaders are ready to make that claim in the same way they did with Lionel Messi.
However, Real Madrid has a policy of maintaining 50% of the image rights for each player at the club and this is unprecedented for Los Blancos President Florentino Perez to accept Mbappe’s request.
The other thing the Mbappe team is wondering is how much PSG will invest in the summer to make their team more competitive. Sporting director Leonardo and coach Mauricio Pochettino – whose future at Parc des Princes after this season is uncertain – have been working on the team for 2022-23 and the club are promising an improved team with Mbappe stars at its center. .
Reports in France in March said the club would hand Mbappe the captain’s armband as an incentive to stay and fulfill PSG’s dream of lifting the first Champions League trophy.
However, privately, Mbappe says he is yet to decide where he will play next season, and sources say he is in no hurry to put his hand out and could wait until June or later to decide where he decides Phat.
