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“I played no role but I was happy that he stayed”: Sarkozy denies having influenced Mbappé to extend to PSG

Still linked to rumors concerning his future, Kylian Mbappé, at the end of his contract next June at PSG, could return once again to the capital, as in 2022.

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“I played no role but I was happy that he stayed”: Sarkozy denies having influenced Mbappé to extend to PSG

Still linked to rumors concerning his future, Kylian Mbappé, at the end of his contract next June at PSG, could return once again to the capital, as in 2022. At that time, the captain of the France team, who was strongly announced at Real Madrid, surprised everyone by extending his contract in Paris. The Spanish media subsequently mentioned political pressure with the aim of influencing “KM” in its decision. The name of Head of State Emmanuel Macron had been cited as that of the former President of the Republic (2007-2012) Nicolas Sarkozy. The latter, invited on the Spanish channel Antena 3 on Tuesday, denied having played a role in the choice of the native of Bondy to extend to PSG a year and a half ago.

“You know, I’ve been going to the Parc des Princes since I was 15. And even when I was President of the Republic I went to see matches. I have popular tastes like the public, I like what the public likes. I am a child who dreamed of one day meeting famous people. I am not Kylian's spokesperson, I know him and I like him. I also like Real Madrid, I often go to watch the matches and I know Florentino Perez well who I admire. But Mbappé remained in Paris. For what ? It does not matter. What's important is that he stayed. I didn't play any part but I was happy he stayed. I was happy because Real Madrid is the biggest club in the world, it’s an example.”

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A few days after the announcement of his choice, Kylian Mbappé himself confirmed the fact of having spoken about his contract extension with Nicolas Sarkozy. “We talked,” the Parisian star admitted to the 8 p.m. news on TF1. “It’s true that the president (Emmanuel Macron) loves football. Mr. Sarkozy too, he often comes to the Parc des Princes, so we talked a lot about this possibility of continuing to Paris or going to Madrid. They strongly advised me to continue in my country, to continue writing the history of Paris Saint-Germain a little longer. But above all, it was still my decision and I took it personally. I am happy with this choice.”

Nicolas Sarkozy will perhaps have to intervene once again to try to convince the top scorer in the history of PSG to continue the adventure in Paris, he who will have to be decisive this Wednesday evening in Dortmund if he wants to qualify for the round of 16 of the Champions League with the capital club.

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