Paris Saint-Germain ‘split over Kylian Mbappe row’
Kylian Mbappe is reportedly at the centre of a split within Paris Saint-Germain’s first-team squad, with a number of players outraged with his attitude.
The 23-year-old has been in the headlines after multiple reports claimed that he wants to leave the Parc de Princes in the January transfer window.
Mbappe appeared to end speculation over a potential exit when he penned a new three-year contract with the Ligue 1 champions in May until the summer of 2025.
However, the France international’s relationship with PSG is believed to be ‘completely broken’ and the forward intends to push for a transfer away from the club in the New Year.
According to L’Equipe, a plethora of Mbappe’s teammates are unhappy with his fluctuating attitude in and around the dressing room, and the forward is becoming increasingly isolated within the first-team squad.
The report adds that the discontent towards Mbappe is continuing to grow and the Frenchman only has the support of four teammates in Presnel Kimpembe, Achraf Hakimi, Nordi Mukiele and Hugo Ekitike.
Speaking to RMC Sport on Wednesday, Campos said: “It’s a categorical denial on our part. Whether he’s happy or not, that’s a question you have to ask him. It’s a very personal question.
“I see Kylian working. Kylian is an extraordinary professional. For example, he played sick in the last match in Reims, he made the effort for the team. I see Kylian arriving with his teammates, happy every day and with a huge desire to work.
“I’m very surprised because I’m with Kylian Mbappe every day and he never asked me, and I just asked the president, he never asked to leave in January. I don’t think that he thinks about it because if he thinks about it, he’s going to tell me. He never told me, I know he never told the president, that he wants to leave in January.
“In my opinion yes [he’s staying in January]. He never said anything to me. For me it’s clear that Kylian Mbappe is staying to follow his contract with PSG.”
PSG have allegedly identified AC Milan forward Rafael Leao as a potential target if they decide to part ways with Mbappe, who has been linked with the likes of Liverpool, Chelsea and Real Madrid.
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