Mbappé: The surprise announcement from PSG, the verdict is in

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Mbappé: The surprise announcement from PSG, the verdict is in

Published on May 7, 2023 at 08:10

After donning the captain’s armband for the France team, could Kylian Mbappé get a promotion to PSG next season? Certain hallway noises evoke a transfer of power between Marquinhos and the tricolor star. But this Friday, a source close to the Parisian club wanted to deny this information.

The hierarchy is clear PSG. Present in the capital since 2013, Marquinhos has been the wearer of the captain’s armband since the departure of Thiago Silva in 2020. In the absence of the Brazilian defender, four players have vice-captain status: Presnel Kimpembe, Sergio Ramos, Marco Verratti et Kylian Mbappe.

Marquinhos discussed internally

In recent weeks, the legitimacy of Marquinhos has been called into question, especially after a worrying defeat against theAS Monaco on February 11. For some, the Brazilian player lacks authority in the dressing room and needs to be substituted.

PSG makes things clear

According to some followers of the Paris club, Paris officials could appoint a new captain in the coming months. Figure of PSG, Kylian Mbappé is designated as a credible candidate. But a source close to the training insisted on denying this information to 90min. Unless the situation turns around, Mbappe will not be captain of the PSG next season.