Carlo Ancelotti has claimed “coaches cannot tell the whole truth” after Mauricio Pochettino said Kylian Mbappe would stay at Paris-Saint Germain next season and not join Real Madrid.
The Spanish giants still believe they will sign the French superstar on a free transfer this summer after failing with three bids last year. But the Qatari-owned club have launched a massive campaign to get Mbappe sign a new deal - even if he stays for only one more season and is still a PSG player during the Qatar World Cup.
Mbappe is not expected to make any announcement on his future until the Paris club’s final Ligue 1 game on May 21. Asked on Thursday if he and Mbappe would still be at the club next season, PSG boss Pochettino said: "100 per cent in both cases. That is how I feel today.