Real Madrid release statement regarding Kylian Mbappé rumours

Real Madrid have released a statement regarding the rumours that PSG forward Kylian Mbappé has agreed a deal to join the Spanish side as of 2024.

Ah, here we go again: you know the missing word. Anyway, it’s that time of year when the central heating goes on across different households, the big blankets come out of the cupboard and candles now make everything feel cozy with a warm drink.

This is how most people see the winter closing in as the summer fades away, but for football fans it means one other thing: the transfer market is on the horizon. And with that comes the inevitable pitter-patter on the windows of the Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid rumours: like snowflakes landing on the window, there are always certain details that are unique but as a whole it looks the same: like Santa, he’ll be on his way soon.

Real Madrid’s Mbappé statement

Or will he? Real Madrid have once again acted swiftly to smash, crush and bury the rumours that have circulated in the past hours that they are willing to break their contract structure that the squad currently has in order to bring in the Frenchman. Top earners such as Toni Kroos and David Alaba would have to squint to see their salaries in comparison with Mbappé potential numbers.

The statement read: “In view of the information recently published by various media outlets regarding alleged negotiations between the player Kylian Mbappé and our club, Real Madrid C.F. would like to state that this information is categorically false and that no such negotiations have taken place with any player belonging to PSG..”

Real Madrid play Rayo Vallecano at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu on Sunday 5 November, with kick-off at 3 p.m. ET / 12 noon PT.