Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique declined to comment on the news that Kylian Mbappé will leave the club at the end of this season when he spoke to reporters on Friday. ESPN reported on Thursday that Mbappé has informed PSG of his intention to leave when his contract expires at the end of the season, with sources saying Real Madrid are expecting to sign the forward, who is one of the most coveted stars in the sport.
During a news conference on Friday, Luis Enrique made it clear that he would not be discussing Mbappé's departure. When asked about the player's commitment for the rest of the season, the manager stated, 'I am going to try to bring this topic to an end. I don't have any comments to make.' He emphasized that until both parties involved publicly address the situation, he will reserve his opinion.
Despite the ongoing speculation surrounding Mbappé's future, Luis Enrique expressed confidence that it would not impact PSG's season. He stated, 'I am not worried at all... There are always rumors surrounding the club, you have to know how to manage that. There will always be criticism and praise. That is all normal. There is controversy too, we know that. If you don't like that, you can't be at a club like this.'
Sources at Real Madrid have indicated that Mbappé has not yet responded to the offer reported by ESPN several weeks ago. However, they remain hopeful that the forward will reply soon, as they believe they have done everything possible to convince him to join their team.
Mbappé's decision to leave PSG has sparked discussions across the football world. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta even expressed his belief that his club should be signing players of Mbappé's caliber. However, Luis Enrique remained focused on his team's preparations for their upcoming match against Nantes, stating that the atmosphere in training was normal and unaffected by the news.
As the situation continues to unfold, fans and pundits eagerly await further developments. The future of one of football's brightest talents remains uncertain, and until Mbappé and PSG make official statements, speculation will persist.
