STAYING PUT

Mbappé Brands Transfer Rumors as ‘LIES’

After reports began circulating that Mbappé would be ditching PSG next summer, the superstar took to social media.

Kylian Mbappé, the French soccer phenom, wants to make it clear: he has no plans on joining Real Madrid. The striker for Paris Saint-Germain disputed reports that he wanted to transfer to the club shortly after news emerged Monday that he wouldn’t be extending his contract with PSG beyond next summer. Mbappé branded the Real Madrid rumors as “MENSONGES,” or lies, and said that he intends on staying in Paris, where he is “very happy” until his contract expires. The dispute between Mbappé and PSG comes as the club desperately tries to sell Mbappé to another team rather than let his contract end for free, setting up a standoff between the two camps. But for now, at least, Mbappé plans to stay put.