While tensions are running high between PSG and Kylian Mbappé, who has been playing for the Casa Blanca since last August, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, the president of the French club, made an unexpected statement… Is this a step towards reconciliation?

Real Madrid is struggling to take off with Kylian Mbappé. At the same time, Paris Saint-Germain, where the 25-year-old French star once played, is also struggling to make a good impression. While the French forward waits to regain his dazzling form from the past, which will place him at the peak of his game with the Madrid team, a tug-of-war is unfolding between him and his former club. Indeed, as a result of his forced move to the Spanish capital, the Bondy-born forward is being deprived by PSG of his salary and his final loyalty bonuses, worth around 55 million euros.

Despite attempts to resolve the crisis amicably, as wanted by Nasser Al-Khelaifi, KM9 refuses to listen. Outraged by the treatment he received during his final year of contract with Paris Saint-Germain, the former AS Monaco forward wants to recover all the sums stipulated in his contract. Everything seems to be going in his favour. Indeed, after numerous attempts to win his case with the French football authorities, PSG’s management is now being ordered to pay the 55 million euros to Kylian Mbappé.

NAK softens towards the new Madridista

In the midst of the clash, Nasser Al-Khelaifi (PSG boss) surprises Kylian Mbappé: "I’ve always..."
In this tense context, Nasser Al-Khelaifi was asked about his former player. Interviewed by the Spanish daily Marca on various subjects, including the Super League proposed by Florentino Pérez, which he doesn’t want to see come to fruition, the Qatari PSG boss, who has recently been criticised by Jésé Rodríguez, showed a softer side towards Kylian Mbappé. Asked for his opinion on the 25-year-old striker’s situation, who has struggled to shine at Real Madrid, NAK simply wished him the best.

“As I’ve always said, I wish Kylian, and everyone who has played for our great club, the best,” said the boss of Paris Saint-Germain. These words of reassurance are unlikely to change much regarding the ongoing stand-off between the two parties. We’ll have to see if the striker shows the same softness towards his former president in his upcoming statements, particularly the one scheduled this Sunday on Canal +.