French International and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has reportedly informed the club that he will leave the French capital this summer.
According to Sky Sports, Mbappe communicated his decision to the club’s president, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, yesterday.
The terms of the Frenchman’s departure are yet to be finalised, as negotiations continue on whether Mbappe will leave for a fee or sacrifice his earnings.
PSG are expecting Mbappe to keep his word that he would never leave on a free transfer.
When an agreement is reached, both PSG and Mbappe will make an official announcement.
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Real Madrid have been strongly linked with the 25-year-old, who is ready to take a pay cut to join the Spanish side, even though they are prepared to make him the highest-paid player in their history.
In another report, the Premier League has given the green light to British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition of a 25 percent stake in Manchester United.
The US Securities and Exchange Commission received a crucial update on Monday evening, disclosing that the Premier League has granted the necessary approval for Ratcliffe’s investment.
The deal’s finalization is contingent upon approval from the Football Association, a process Ratcliffe envisions concluding by mid-February, affording him control over football operations at Old Trafford.
A Premier League statement on Tuesday confirmed the approval of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition of a 25 percent stake in Manchester United FC, along with an additional investment of $300 million in the club. The approval comes after the successful completion of the Owners’ and Directors’ Test by the Premier League Board.
‘The Board agreed to the change of the club’s ownership structure last week, and this has now been officially ratified by an Independent Oversight Panel. The Premier League’s Owners’ Charter has also been signed.’
‘The Premier League now awaits confirmation of the transaction’s completion.’
It was reported on Tuesday that Ratcliffe’s investment was moving towards a resolution.