How Benzema's departure was a catalyst for the latest chapter of the Mbappe saga
How Benzema's departure was a catalyst for the latest chapter of the Mbappe saga.Kylian Mbappe sent his now-famous letter to Paris Saint-Germain on June 12, making it clear that he would not renew his contract until 2025.
The possibility of the striker joining Real Madrid this summer was initially not considered, but now it seems to be the most likely option.
Meanwhile, PSG, through president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, have firmly stated their position.
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"It is impossible for us to let him leave on a free contract," Al-Khelaifi explained.
"If he wants to stay, he will have to renew [his contract]."
The club's response to the player's letter, one which was revealed by L'Equipe, expressed surprise at this sudden change in the player's stance.
The role of Benzema in the Mbappe saga
PSG believe that one of the reasons for Mbappe's change in strategy may be the departure of Karim Benzema to Saudi Arabia.
The original plan was for Benzema to leave in June 2024 after agreeing to a contract renewal, but his sudden departure altered the situation.
Three weeks before the veteran's move to Saudi Arabia, discussions about Mbappe's PSG renewal were progressing well, with meetings and proposals even involving other Qatari investments. However, everything changed abruptly.
The contract renewal scenario was considered beneficial for all parties involved, as PSG would recover part of their substantial investment by offloading him in June 2024, while Mbappe would fulfil his dream of participating in the Olympics with France and he would then fill the void left by Benzema at Real Madrid.
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