Kylian Mbappe has hinted his move to Real Madrid will be confirmed this evening.
The France international was overheard having a conversation with French president Emmanuel Macron in which he was asked about an announcement, to which the striker replied: “this evening, this evening.”
Should it happen later today, it will bring an end to the long-running saga that will culminate in Mbappe leaving Paris Saint-Germain and moving to the Santiago Bernabeu.
He will join a club that secured their record-extending 15th European Cup/Champions League crown on Saturday night with a 2-0 defeat of Borussia Dortmund at Wembley.
Macron was visiting the France squad ahead of the European Championship – Les Bleus take on Luxembourg in a warm-up match on Wednesday – when he spoke to former Monaco star Mbappe.
The conversation with Mbappe went as follows:
Macron: “Kylian, how are you? Are you in good shape?”
Mbappé: “I’m good.”
Marcon: “Is it today that it’s going to be announced?”
Mbappé: “Tonight, tonight.”
⌛ “Ce soir, ce soir…”https://t.co/J0WDIzpGXO pic.twitter.com/VKCeNlpr6Q
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The 25-year-old, who was earlier today omitted from France’s squad to compete in the Olympic Games, leaves as PSG’s all-time record scorer, his 256 goals putting him 56 clear of next-nearest marksman Edinson Cavani. He has been their top scorer in every season since making his move from Monaco permanent for £166 million in 2018, including 47 goals in 44 appearances this season.
Previously a French champion in 2016/17 with his former club, Mbappe has won six Ligue 1 titles with PSG and the Coupe de France four times.
He is reported to have signed a five-year deal with Madrid that will earn him £12.8million a year, plus a £128m signing-on fee.
