Kylian Mbappe sent a letter to PSG bosses on Monday by which he informed them that he would not activate the contract extension option in the summer of the following year, and the information reached the press.

Kylian Mbappe has said that he has never discussed extending his contract with PSG

After the news hit the media, the French forward issued a statement to AFP explaining the decision and saying he had never discussed a contract extension with his current club.

“On 15 July 2022, the club was informed of the decision not to activate the option to extend the contract, which expires after the next season, for the following year, and the sole purpose of the letter was to confirm what was previously stated.” shown in the press release.

In addition, Mbappe also clarified the issue of a possible departure this summer.

“After publicly stating in recent weeks that he will play for PSG again next season, Mbappe has not asked to leave this summer.”

The statement concludes by stating that “the player and his loved ones express their regret that the letter has reached the media and that these exchanges were made public with the sole purpose of damaging the image and discussions with the club.”

Having moved from AS Monaco in 2017 for €180 million, the forward came very close to joining Real Madrid last summer. He was finally persuaded by an attractive salary to stay at PSG (€72 million per season gross).

According to Transfermarkt, 24-year-old Mbappe (1.78 meters) is valued at 180 million euros.