The ’war’ between Kylian Mbappe and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is ongoing and there is no end in sight. After refusing to sign a new contract, the French international was left to train with other ’outcasts’ in Paris, and even thou he was ’all smiles before and after sessions, it has been reported that he is very angry at the club. And it seems that he is even angrier now, when the team got back from the Asia tour, and he remained in the ’B’ team. The club doesn’t show signs of slowing things down. In fact, if you look at the first team tab on the Parisian team’s website, there is no Mbappe in the photo. The Frenchman decided to strike back and refused another compromise from the club – to sign an extension with a ‘guaranteed sale’ clause option for 2024, and is determined to leave as a free agent in less than a year. No Mbappe on the front page (©PSG)Others believe that the club won’t be that bold and stubborn to reprieve new coach Luis Enrique as his best player, but just in case, let’s examine the three key dates, which can also be a great indicator of Al-Khelaifi’s intentions. Without hesitation, Mbappe refuses 700 million from the SaudisSaturday, August 12thThe Ligue 1 starts this week, and PSG is starting the campaign with a home game against Lorient. This date is the first indicator of what could happen. Many people expect that by this date, Mbappe will be in the squad. But today, Mbappe remained out of the first team training, which looks like a sign that the team could indeed start without its star. Still, Lorient shouldn’t be such a big match for the France champion, and even if he was injured, a win is expected anyway. .@FabrizioRomano: “PSG want to sell Kylian Mbappé immediately. They are convinced he only wants Real Madrid.” pic.twitter.com/0HKIO7Kuhg— Madrid Universal (@MadridUniversal) August 7, 2023 Friday, September 1st This date is, of course, already familiar. It’s the date when the Summer transfer window (for Europe) is closed, so by this time, the biggest indication will be given. PSG need to sell Mbappe by this time or risk losing him to free agency forever. Off course, he could stay in the club (as he said he will) and later decide to extend anyway, but for now, it’s not real. Or maybe Real decided to give money to PSG anyway and resolve this situation before September. Ramos going to PSG on a loanMonday, September 4th This is the last important date before January 1st 2024 when Mbappe will be free to negotiate and sign a pre-contract with any other club (and we know it can only be Real Madrid). On this date, PSG, as well as all other club participating in the Champions League, must register their players for this competition. If Mbappe is still in the club by then, it means he refused all offers and decided to go in 2024 as a free agent. But if President Al-Khelaifi’is still adamant that nobody is bigger than the club, he will not register Mbappe, keeping him on the stands during the season. It will be interesting for sure. ##NAJAVA_MECA_7409955##
