Just recently, we witnessed the dramatic end to one of football's most controversial transfer
sagas, as Mbappe finally signed a new contract to remain at PSG.
For most of the past one year, it looked pretty certain that he would move to Madrid.
Even just a few days before he signed that contract, he had promised Madrid president
Florentino Perez that he would move to the club. But all that changed after a late dramatic twist,
as Mbappe made a U-turn, opting to stay at PSG instead.
This really annoyed Madrid, and they have since come out to express their displeasure.
And in this video, we talk about what PSG had to do
to make him change his mind and stay at the club. So here are 5 reasons why Mbappe snubbed Madrid to
stay at PSG. And we must tell you, you should really see this one from start to finish.
1) Zidane could be hired as the new coach: Last year, PSG signed Messi and were tipped
to blow everyone away with their new team. No kidding, they were the top favorites for the
champions league and some even suggested that they'd win all their league games this season.
However, this was not the case as they got knocked out in the round of 16
in both the champions league and their domestic Cup. And although they won the French league,
they struggled in many games against much weaker opposition. And just like in most clubs who
underachieve in a season, there was only one man to blame here. The coach, Mauricio Pochettino.
And now it's looking increasingly likely that he will be sacked this summer and
replaced with Zidane. Not only is Zidane his fellow Frenchman, he is also the manager who
won Madrid the historical 3-consecutive champions league titles few years ago
So when you consider that the glamour of winning the champions league was
used by Madrid to lure him, you would agree that the prospect of
signing Zidane must have played a huge role in making him stay.
2) Neymar could be leaving the club: In recent months, there have been rumors
that the relationship between Neymar and Mbappe has become just a little bit complicated. Some
suggest it's even strained at this point. During a game, he was spotted ranting on the bench after
being subbed off. The cause of this rant was that Neymar wasn't passing to him during the game.
He even admitted to calling the Brazilian a bum at some point. Although Mbappe has come out to
deny that their relationship is damaged, we're not sure that's really the case.
To further complicate things, it is also rumored that Mbappe requested that Neymar
be sold away from the club. And now, he just may have been offered that, just to make him stay.
Well, we're not sure what Mbappe hopes to achieve if he really wants Neymar out,
but don't you think it'll be bad for the club?
3) They want to sign Dembele:
We already mentioned that Mbappe wanted Neymar out. Well it also appears that
he wants Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele to replace him. Surprising, right? Sure,
we know Neymar doesn't have a very great fitness record, but replacing him with Dembele? Come oonn.
We mean, that doesn't really seem like a good idea. Unless perhaps Mbappe has a score to
settle with the club's physios and hopes to do that by giving them loads of extra work.
Well he just might get his wishes, because it seems the signing of Dembele was one of his
conditions for signing this new contract. Also, Dembele's contract at Barca is up this summer,
and is looking to leave the club. Guess we'll see how that goes.
4) PSG offered to make him a key part of their sporting project
Imagine you were a player who wanted a teammate sold. Then imagine you were given the power to
make that happen. Well that's currently the case of Kylian Mbappe. As part of the strategy to keep
him, PSG offered him a say in player transfers. And it's not just players he'll be choosing,
he will now have a say in the hiring process for coaches in the future.
Forget their president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, Mbappe now seems to be the king of PSG.
No kidding, the man's now so powerful at the club, he could probably get Messi sold to
Sheffield United with just a phone call. Hehe, okay, that's not going to happen.
But the point is, this extra power he was given must have played a role in making him
stay. And can you blame him? It would have been difficult to turn down the chance to be king.
Now, we're not sure how that will go for the club in the long term.
We don't think it's a very good idea to hand that much power to a single player. Don't you agree?
5) He was made an offer he could not refuse Hehehe, okay, at this point if you wish to throw
away everything we've said since the beginning of this video you would still be justified. In our
opinion - and we're sure most people agree with us - the money was the main reason he stayed.
Well just in case you're not sure just how much we're talking about, here is a breakdown. First,
he's getting 100 million pounds just for signing the contract. as if that were not enough,
he will also get bonuses for goals scored, Balon d'or awards and champions league success.
Add all that to the wages he will be receiving, which is around 1 million pounds per week.
Now, we understand receiving bonuses for champions league and Balon d'Or triumphs, but
goal bonuses? Really? That's literally what he gets paid 1 million a week to do.
Really, this is big money. We're talking bizarre level for any footballer,
and we can't even blame Mbappe for giving up his dreams for the money.
Because if all that money was thrown in our faces by Nasser Al-Khelaifi,
we would give up our dreams too and play for PSG. Hehehe, okay, just kidding. Or maybe not.
But do let us know what you think in the comments section. Do you think Mbappe made
the right decision to stay? Do you think he was given just too much? We would like to hear
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