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PM Macron admits input in Mbappe’s PSG stay

 

French president Emmanuel Macron has revealed that he influenced Kylian Mbappe’s decision to stay at PSG.

With his contract in Paris coming to an end this summer, the forward was widely expected to join Real Madrid on a free transfer but then snubbed the Spanish club and agreed a new three-year deal at the Parc des Princes.

He will earn a staggering £650,000-a-week until June 2025, making him one of the highest paid players in the world.

It was reported that Macron played a role in convincing Mbappe to continue with PSG and the 44-year-old has now confirmed that this was the case.

‘Yes, it is true that I had a conversation with Kylian Mbappe before he made a firm decision about his future,’ Macron said.

‘In it, I merely advised him, in a totally informal way, to remain in France. I believe it is my responsibility, as president, to defend the country when asked in an informal and friendly manner.

‘I have never intervened in any transfer. Just like any other citizen, when it comes to sporting matters, I always want to see a good game and cheer on a team, especially, in my case, Olympique de Marseille.’

Goal previously claimed that Macron told Mbappe that he could be Paris’ poster boy when the Olympic Games are held in the city in 2024 and urged him to stay in France as a role model for younger generations.

A discussion with the president was said to be one of several factors that contributed to Mbappe’s U-turn over his future.

According to Marca, the 23-year-old will have an input on key decisions in Paris, such as who to appoint as the next sporting director and manager.

Meanwhile, Macron confirmed his intention to find out everything possible about the chaos outside the Stade de France that marred the Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid last month.

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Supporters were forced into dangerous bottlenecks outside the stadium as they waited in queues for up to three hours. Police used pepper spray and tear gas on innocent fans, many of whom were told their tickets were not valid.

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