Emmanuel Macron shared a lighthearted moment with Kylian Mbappe regarding his rumored move to Real Madrid during a state dinner at the Elysee Palace.
Mbappe, accompanied by the Emir of Qatar, was invited to the dinner on Tuesday, where he had the opportunity to meet with French President Macron.
Upon his arrival, Macron jestingly remarked to Mbappe, “You’re going to create problems for us,” with a smile on his face. This remark is believed to allude to Mbappe’s anticipated transfer to Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain, which is owned by Qatar.
🇫🇷 Kylian Mbappé arrives to meet with Emmanuel Macron, Nasser Al Khelaifi and Emir of Qatar.
❗️ As reported, PSG will not try to offer Mbappé a new contract — not even topic of this meeting.
Mbappé, only negotiating with Real Madrid.
🎥 @danigilopezpic.twitter.com/uCo8IePf2N
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 27, 2024
Mbappe’s potential move to Madrid has been the subject of long-standing speculation, with Macron previously playing a role in influencing the forward’s future. Macron disclosed that he advised Mbappe against joining Los Blancos in 2021, encouraging him to remain in the French capital.
Despite Macron’s efforts last summer to keep Mbappe at PSG, it now seems likely that the 25-year-old will make the switch to the Santiago Bernabeu during the upcoming transfer window.
Madrid has not yet made an official announcement regarding Mbappe’s signing, but the confirmation is anticipated once it is certain that Los Blancos cannot face PSG in this season’s Champions League. Upon his move to the Spanish giants, Mbappe is expected to receive a world-record signing fee for a five-year contract.
Mbappe meeting with Emmanuel Macron and Emir of Qatar. 🤝pic.twitter.com/Dr3mstHxAm
— KMZ (@KM10Zone) February 27, 2024