PSG is on the verge of extending Kylian Mbappé’s contract: something that seemed unlikely just a few days ago.
He emerged from the shadows with a smile. Kylian Mbappé spent 28 days among the undesirables. Absent from PSG’s summer tour in Japan, the player appeared to be heading for an exit. However, PSG has experienced an incredible turnaround: Neymar and Verratti are leaving. Suddenly, Mbappé is in discussions for an extension. Coincidence?
While waiting for everything to be officially confirmed, one can wonder what will happen this season. Even though Marquinhos is not officially under threat, his captain’s armband is hanging by a thread. Luis Enrique is considering changing the captain, and Marquinhos’ absence from the starting lineup against Lorient is not a good sign. After leading the French national team, could Mbappé become PSG’s captain?
With Neymar’s departure, the number 10 jersey is also now available. Will Mbappé reclaim it? Unless someone like Bernardo Silva arrives before the end of August, that iconic 10 seems destined for him. This would also allow Ousmane Dembélé to take on the number 7 jersey. But that’s a discussion for later.
When it comes to penalties and free kicks, it’s all for Mbappé. No more Messi, no more Neymar. Against Lorient, it was… Hakimi who took the free kick. Therefore, everything will revolve around Mbappé this season. It’s up to him to decide what he takes on.