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Your (Not) Obligatory Update
No late twists in Kylian Mbappé saga — deadline of July 31 is over and Mbappé can’t activate the option to extend his PSG contract until June 2025. ⚠️
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 31, 2023
The contract officially expires in June 2024 now.
PSG keep thinking he agreed with Real Madrid — but Kylian remains for sale. pic.twitter.com/5KjaNhhX6C
Well, I Mean, They’ve Got a Point
This connection, mostly for players with legendary status has been going strong for a while now.
Legends who have played for both Manchester United and Real Madrid in their careers ✨ pic.twitter.com/kCx9w2CCgu
— centredevils. (@centredevils) July 31, 2023
Freshening the Davies Rumors Up
The rumours of Ferland Mendy’s possible departure does not go away because of Real Madrid looking at Alphonso Davies (2024). @marca pic.twitter.com/gcO4Um3ZeP
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) July 31, 2023
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