Paris Saint-Germain are paying Mbappé €250m over three years, but they are also giving him a say in how the club is run
residential candidate was not the title Kylian Mbappé was aiming for at the start of the campaign. However, some of those uninspired by the choice in France’s presidential elections last month crossed out the names Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen to scrawl “Mbappé” on their ballot papers instead. With his humble smile, tailored suit and nonchalant waves to fans outside the Parc des Princes, there was something presidential to Mbappé’s media address following his.
Pochettino’s position, meanwhile, has improved thanks to Mbappé, who spoke of his “great relationship” with the coach. That directly contradicts the club’s position under Leonardo, who repeatedly offered Pochettino’s job to Zinedine Zidane, but Pochettino could yet see out the final year of his deal. Although he waved away the suggestion, Mbappé’s oversight could extend to transfers. According to L’Équipe, he has agreed to the potential sale of Neymar this summer.
Having handled the relentless coverage of his future with poise and humour while his performances have only improved, Mbappé’s reputation has grown inside and outside PSG. Giving footballers too much influence at clubs could cause problems – given their egos, inexperience and the fact that transfer decisions directly affect their own futures, and that too much power could undercut the coach’s authority – but there’s little doubting Mbappé’s maturity, intellect and, now, dedication.
Mbappé’s decision to stay at PSG could prove seismic for the landscape of European football. Despite some strong displays in European competitions this season, the quality at the top of La Liga is diminishing.
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