Report: Real Madrid preparing bid for wantaway Mbappe

Real Madrid’s master plan to sign Kylian Mbappe has been fast-tracked with news that the French star won’t extend his stay at Paris Saint-Germain beyond next season.

The Spanish giants are prepared to launch a bid to sign the 24-year-old this summer instead of waiting until next year after his contract expires, sources told ESPN’s Rodrigo Faez and Alex Kirkland.

PSG will reportedly consider offers worth around €150 million ($161.5 million) to avoid potentially losing him for nothing in 2024.

Mbappe said PSG were informed of his decision not to extend for another season in July 2022, adding that the letter he sent to the club on Monday “was to confirm what had already been spoken about previously.”

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