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PSG sporting director Leonardo denies £166m Kylian Mbappe contract offer

By Oliver Thomas, Senior Reporter | 03 March 2022

Leonardo denies £166m Mbappe contract offer

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo plays down reports that Kylian Mbappe has been offered a contract extension worth €200m (£166m).

Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has played down reports that Kylian Mbappe has been offered a contract extension worth €200m (£166m).

The 23-year-old forward will see his current deal at the Parc des Princes expire in the summer and he is now free to sign pre-contract agreements with foreign clubs.

Mbappe has been heavily linked with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid, but PSG are refusing to give up hope in tying down the 2018 World Cup winner to a new contract.

Discussions between both parties are believed to be ongoing, but Leonardo has denied claims of a big-money offer on the table for the Frenchman.

Speaking to L'Equipe, Leonardo said: "That's not true, we haven't sent a precise offer.

"There is one important element: I think that the last thing we will put on this contract will be the amount. We want to put him in the best conditions to become the best player possible. I think it will take two minutes at the end to put the amount."

When asked about PSG's chances of keeping hold of Mbappe, Leonardo added: "Our chances of keeping him? I can't say, but we have possibilities.

"As long as there is no signature, we will try everything, we will do everything to keep him. I don't think he will judge based on the result against Real Madrid."

Mbappe has made 205 appearances for PSG across all competitions, scoring 156 goals and registering 78 assists.