Transfer News: Liverpool target Kylian Mbappe signs an extravagant new contract with PSG
As reported by the Associated Press (h/t Liverpool Echo) and confirmed by the official PSG site, Liverpool target Kylian Mbappe has renewed his contract at the Parc des Princes after rejecting a golden opportunity to move to Real Madrid.
The youngster is already one of the top players in the world and his performances this season remain on par with the best players in Europe. Scoring 39 goals and 26 assists in 46 appearances across all competitions, the Frenchman has helped his team secure the Ligue 1 title.
Mbappe’s transfer saga reached a boiling point last month as he was moving closer to a move to Real Madrid, allegedly the club of his dreams. However, the event took a dramatic twist in the end as he chose to stay put at Paris Saint-Germain. He signed a lucrative three-year contract that will net him a bucketload.
PSG appear to have gone the extra mile to convince the 23-year-old to commit to their project. Sky Sports added that he would get a staggering £4million a month’s wages with a £100m signing bonus if he renews his contract.
Liverpool were believed to be interested in Mbappe. However, it seems the Reds have to manage their frontline with available stars. Jurgen Klopp previously suggested that even though the Frenchman is a ‘great player’ the Merseyside team cannot compete considering the finances involved in a potential deal.
What next for Liverpool?
The 23-year-old has been a sensational talent and considering his current rate of growth, might become the best player in the world in the coming years. Several of Liverpool’s best attackers are not getting any younger and signing Mbappe could have solved a lot of problems for the manager.
However, managing his wages is not every club’s cup of tea. Furthermore, Liverpool might have to sacrifice a lot in other areas of the team to match the offer that PSG made him. It would affect the club’s future transfer approaches and Klopp might be forced to build a team around Mbappe.
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However, Liverpool under Klopp has relied mostly on team performances rather than individual brilliance. The Reds’ players are known for their coordination on the pitch as they all make vital contributions when required.
That’s why Kylian Mbappe doesn’t seem to be the best fit for Liverpool. The Reds already bought Luis Diaz from Porto who is proving to be a sensational signing. As Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane continue to impress, the Merseyside team might not require any extravagant transfers in the coming window.
