Suspense in France for the future of Mbappé and expectation for the debut of Messi

Mbappé, PSG player
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The PSG he has done his penultimate workout before playing against Reims tinged by a suspense about the future of Kylian Mbappé, who could sign for the Real Madrid, and in anticipation of a possible debut of Leo messi. The PSG coach, the Argentine Mauricio Pochettino, will give a press conference on Saturday, at 12 noon, in which it will be possible to know if Mbappé is summoned for the trip to Reims, about 150 kilometers from Paris, and if Messi has a chance to debut with the French colors. Until then, the uncertainty is maximum.

PSG training held at the Lodge Camp it has been behind closed doors, as planned. Saturday, however, will have the first 15 minutes open to the press. According to the latest information, PSG has received a second offer for Mbappé from Real Madrid amounting to 180 million euros (10 of them in very feasible incentives). The local press indicates that the French are already considering the departure of their star, very reluctantly. PSG, which in 2017 agreed to pay the Monaco 180 million for Mbappé, has tried to tie him with a contract until 2026 and a net annual salary of around 25 million euros.

Although the possible debut of Messi has been somewhat overshadowed by the series Mbappé, the expectation is very high. It will be the first time the six-time winner of the Pilota d’Or wear a club shirt other than the Barcelona. In the small town of Reims, its stadium Auguste Delaune it will be packed to the brim, with 20,000 spectators; there will be a hundred journalists, many foreigners; and more than thirty photographers. Messi, 34, has been training since August 12 and Pochettino says he is satisfied with the physical tone of his player.

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