Before the agreement was completed, the Frenchman apologized to Galacticos fans, thanking them for their support. He requested that they respect his decision to remain in his homeland.
I have respect for Real Madrid and Florentino Perez. They did everything for me and tried to make me very happy, that’s why I had to call him personally, we’ve a close relationship. I just decided for myself and I made the best decision. I want to say thank you, as they always accepted me as one of them. I understand their disappointment, and I hope they understand I decided to stay in my country.
In an interview, PSG President Al Khelaifi also stated that Mbappe’s decision to stay with the Ligue 1 Champions was not motivated by money. He said;
Money is not the most important thing for Kylian Mbappé. There’s another club in Spain that can pay way more than us. The sports project was the most important point for Mbappe.
Fans of PSG are hopeful of a possible UEFA Champions League title clinch next season with the help of Kylian Mbappe.