Posted: Oct 13, 2022 | Updated: 1 year ago
There is no doubt that Kylian Mbappe has immense talent at his disposal – he is arguably the best player in world football right now. However, his attitude over recent months and his ego; which appears to be growing, are becoming a serious issue.
Several reports have suggested that the 23-year-old is considering parting ways with Paris Saint-Germain, but, given the above factors, will top European sides want to sign the Frenchman?
Kylian Mbappe Paris Saint-Germian Future in Doubt
Kylian Mbappe Is a Generational Talent
Despite his issues away from the pitch, the forward is undeniably a generational talent, with the potential to win multiple Ballon D’ors in the future. That alone will mean that a wide variety of clubs will be monitoring his situation at his current club.
The Frenchman is having a phenomenal season so far, having scored twelve goals in just thirteen appearances in all competitions and has continued to prove he is one of the best players in world football. Given that he can operate on both flanks and through the middle as a number nine, Kylian Mbappe offers versatility and would fit into many systems as a result.
Embed from Getty ImagesPace, Power, skill, technique and finishing – Mbappe has it all. However, it his antics away from the pitch that could hinder a potential move away from Paris Saint-Germain for the Frenchman,.
Read More: Stunning Salah hat-trick as he breaks two records in one night. Rangers 1-7 Liverpool
A Huge Ego
To be able to perform at such a high level, you must have a certain degree of arrogance and confidence in order to have enough belief in your own ability. But, it appears as though Mbappe’s ego has become perhaps too big for his own good.
So much so, that France legend Thierry Henry, who has long been an admirer of the forward, recently admitted that Mbappe seems as though he has never been told “no” in his life.
Worringly for potential suitors, the forward has also slowly become more selfish in front of goal, which is somehwat highlighted by the fact that despite scoring twelve times this season, the attacker is yet to register a single assist.
Embed from Getty ImagesHis once strong relationship with teammate Neymar appears to be detoriating and he has fallen out with other teammates on several occassions.
Add to that his recent contract saga at PSG, which eventually saw him secure a whopping £100 million signing on fee, in addition to a baseline £1 million a week wage, just for him to now want out of the club, and it isn’t hard to imagine that prospective buyers may view him as a possible bad apple in the dressing room.
Colossal Price Tag
Another factor that will most definitely hinder a move involving Mbappe, espeically in January, is the asking price that PSG will undoubtedly set for the forward.
PSG paid a reported fee of £162 million pound to AS Monaco for the Frenchman in 2018, and will likely demand north of £200 million before they even consider selling their most prized asset. In fact, some reports have suggested that the French outfit will only consider bids upwards of £300 million.
That fee would shatter the current global transfer fee record, and means that only a select few European clubs, if any, would be able to sanction a potential move. The fee is simply outrageous.
Embed from Getty ImagesNot to mention the wage that Kylian Mbappe would demand, which much like his transfer fee, would be far too high for many clubs to even contemplate signing the Frenchman. Liverpool are one of the clubs that have been linked with the forward, however, they are unlikely to ben keen on breaking their current wage structure to such an extrenme level.
Despite being one of the most talented footballers in European football, the combination of a massive price tag and an over-inflated ego means that a move away from Paris Saint-Germain, regardless of how unhappy Kylian Mbappe is, will not be easy to finalise, with many potential suitors opting to not spend such a large amount of money on a player that could potentially have a bigger negative impact on squad morale, than positive impact on the pitch.
Read More: Haaland an injury doubt for huge clash against Liverpool
Sports betting has seemingly permeated every aspect of life at this point. We see ads all the time for sports betting, but it really has been a natural part of sports for a long time. Now, it is just more widely accepted with soccer picks. If you haven’t quite joined…
Continue Reading...
Gary Neville is a former professional footballer, football coach, and television pundit. He is best known for his successful career with Manchester United and the England national team. Following his retirement from playing, Neville ventured into football punditry and coaching, adding to his wealth over the years.
Continue Reading...
With the end of season run-in ramping up, the footballing world has hit the speed bump that is the March international break. The March international always draw intense debate upon their necessity, with many fans asking: is it necessary to halt domestic and european action for meaningless friendlies? There is…
Continue Reading...
19 years of hurt, never stopped them dreaming. Next month marks the 20-year anniversary of San Marino’s last victory. Andy Selva curled home a stunning free kick to seal a 1-0 win against Liechtenstein in Serravalle in front of a delirious Sammarinese crowd of 200 on 28th April 2004. FIFA…
Continue Reading...
Following a cinematic weekend of FA Cup action, the country is as gripped as it has ever recently been on the historic competition. But how long will that last with the upcoming TV deal that looks set to change everything?
Continue Reading...
Manchester City have approached Guimaraes representatives over a potential move. The 26-year-old has made a name for himself at St James Park since arriving from Lyon in January 2022. Guimaraes has made 96 appearances for Newcastle United where he has found the back of the net 13 times and has…
Continue Reading...
There were times at Manchester United when supporting the club was a bed of roses. These days it is agony and despair every other week. The mentality of players which existed during the time of Sir Alex Ferguson has taken a nosedive since his departure. Not only the players, but…
Continue Reading...