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- Al-Khelaifi was unhappy at having been left out of the Frenchman’s exit video
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Kylian Mbappé and Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi were reportedly involved in a heated altercation ahead of their match against Toulouse, days after the Frenchman confirmed his departure.
Mbappé announced on Friday that his seven-year stay at PSG will end this summer and he appears certain to head to the Bernabeu.
It would represent a dream move for the France captain, who said he idolized Real Madrid as a child.
According to a French media Le ParisianAl-Khelaifi was unhappy after Mbappé excluded him from his farewell video, in which he thanked, among others, the staff and fans.
Subsequently, Al-Khelaifi called a meeting with the player which finally took place at the Parc des Princes just over an hour before the match against Toulouse on Sunday.
Kylian Mbappé (right) and PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi (left) were reportedly involved in a heated altercation.
The French forward has confirmed that this will be his last season at Paris Saint-Germain
The private discussion became heated when the PSG president became angry and the two were heard “screaming at each other.” The revolt was so intense that “the walls shook.”
This caused a delay in PSG’s pre-match warm-up, with players taking to the field later than expected.
PSG have since denied the allegations, saying: “It’s disappointing to see more fake news circulating tonight.” There has not been any dispute.
‘The president and Kylian have met periodically before matches to finalize end-of-season exit agreements. “Every meeting has been constructive and respectful, even before last night’s game.”
PSG fans made their feelings known by booing Mbappé just before the match began.
As the on-field stadium announcer announced the team for its final home game of the season, the players’ names and numbers were displayed on the stadium’s big screen.
Al-Khelaifi left unhappy after Mbappé left him out of his departure announcement
When Mbappé and number 7 arrived, loud boos were heard and the mood of the fans was not improved by what they saw on the field.
Mbappé scored in his last home game for PSG, but Toulouse came back to claim a 3-1 victory.
Mail Sport understands Madrid are keen to make Mbappe the club’s highest earner, surpassing the £10.3m a season they pay Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Junior.
They will also pay a registration fee of around £85.5m and enter into talks over what percentage of their image rights they retain.
The player’s mother, Fayza Lamari, wants Madrid to abandon its usual 50-50 split between club and player and Madrid president Florentino Pérez is likely to give in to those demands.
Fans inside the Parc des Princes made their feelings towards Mbappé known on Sunday.
Real Madrid are willing to make Mbappé their main source of income, exceeding £10.3 million per season.
Mbappé is expected to take the number 10 shirt that Luka Modric will vacate in the summer. His arrival would give Madrid a front line made up of Mbappé, Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo, supported by Bellingham.
Since arriving from Monaco in 2017, Les Parisiens have been crowned Ligue 1 champions six times, only missing out on the title in the 2020-21 season, when Lille pipped them to first place by a single point.
Mbappé has also been the club’s top scorer in all competitions and in every campaign since his £155m transfer was made permanent in 2018.
During that time, Mbappé has lifted the French Cup three times, the French League Cup twice and the French Super Cup three times.
