Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has stirred up a tumultuous atmosphere with news surrounding Neymar's potential departure and Kylian Mbappé's stay in the first team. Surprisingly, recent developments suggest a link between these two events. The French outlet 'Ouest-France' on the 14th reported on "How Did PSG and Mbappé Reconcile," sharing the news of Mbappé's return to the first team.
Through their official social media accounts on the 14th, PSG stated, "After constructive and positive discussions between PSG and Mbappé, he has returned to training for the first time in the morning." Mbappé, who had long been a prominent star representing the club since joining PSG, announced his intention to leave the team on a free transfer after the 2023/24 season, leading to a strained relationship with the club.
Following Mbappé's announcement, PSG was determined to sell him at all costs. Given that PSG had invested nearly €200 million in his transfer, letting Mbappé leave for free was out of the question. During their Asia tour covering Japan and South Korea, PSG even excluded Mbappé, their standout player, and removed his face from promotional materials, indicating a severe rift between the club and the player.
Despite earlier threats of excluding Mbappé from first-team training and match squads, PSG and Mbappé managed to achieve a dramatic reconciliation shortly after the start of the league. French media sources indicated that PSG initiated the reconciliation process, stating, "In the past few weeks, Mbappé, who had faced sanctions from PSG, didn't appear in the opening league match, but the relationship between the two parties seems to be moving towards reconciliation in the recent hours. PSG is striving to turn the situation around."
The reconciliation between PSG and Mbappé was evident in the training photos released by the club, where Mbappé received a warm welcome from teammates and coaches. While there's no complete agreement yet on extending his contract or his departure timing, the possibility of Mbappé contributing significantly to the team during this season is substantial.
The reconciliation between PSG and Mbappé reportedly revolves around Neymar's potential departure. According to some reports, PSG's decision to potentially transfer Neymar and Leandro Paredes was an effort to satisfy Mbappé's wishes. Neymar, who transferred to PSG in 2017 for a then-record fee of €222 million, seems likely to move to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia. This potential sale of Neymar, heavily influenced by Mbappé's stance, indicates how important Mbappé's satisfaction is to PSG.
The article also highlights the efforts of PSG coach Luis Enrique in convincing Mbappé to stay despite his earlier intention to leave. Enrique's efforts demonstrate how crucial Mbappé is to PSG's future plans. The past conflicts and awkward dynamics between Neymar and Mbappé have been temporarily set aside due to this dramatic turn of events.
While Neymar's potential departure and Mbappé's stay might bring mixed feelings to their teammate Lee Kang-in, strategically, it could work out well for the team. Lee's synergy with Mbappé in attack could bring greater stability and attacking prowess to the team's gameplay.
In conclusion, PSG's recent moves regarding Neymar's potential sale and Mbappé's reconciliation are intertwined, capturing the attention of football fans. The impact of these developments on Lee Kang-in and his role in PSG's future remains to be seen.