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Presenel Kimpembe defends £34m Chelsea transfer message as Thomas Tuchel plots PSG reunion

Chelsea transfer target Presenel Kimpembe has cleared the air after facing backlash for speaking out on his future ahead of the summer transfer window. The 26-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Stamford Bridge lately, with Thomas Tuchel eager to replace stalwarts Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen.

Kimpembe, who sees his contract at Les Parc des Princes expire in June 2024, is set to meet with PSG's newly-appointed sporting director Luis Campo in the coming weeks to discuss his future in the capital. The France international featured 41 times for the French giants this season, steering the club towards another Ligue 1 title.

The centre-back's impressive displays helped Mauricio Pochettino sustain the best defensive record in the league, though his efforts weren't enough to navigate PSG into the latter stages of the Champions League. Despite this, he's reportedly courted Chelsea's interest, with a switch to west London on the cards.

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