The 2023-2024 PSG season was notably marked by the management of the Kylian Mbappé case, dismissed at the start of the season after having confirmed his desire not to extend in Paris. A situation which notably gave rise to a secret meeting between Kylian Mbappé and Nasser Al-Khelaïfi during which the wildest promises would have been held.
Author of the book “From hell to paradise” which tells behind the scenes of radical evolution within the PSG in recent years, the journalist of RMC, Fabrice Hawkinsnotably returned to the management of the case Kylian Mbappéwhich had caused a stir during the 2023-2024 season.
Revelations on the Mbappé-Psg clash
« We have often said, here as elsewhere, I have long thought that Mbappé had been reinstated on the simple will of Luis Enrique. We were told that he pushed to Al-Khelaïfi to the leaders, and Al-Khelaïfi gave the case to Luis Enrique. When you get a little in detail, it didn’t really happen like that. Yes, Luis Enrique wanted but Al-Khelaïfi was determined to put Mbappé on the sidelines all season. On August 10, 2023, Mbappé and Al-Khelaïfi exchanged on the phone for a long time. The next day, her lawyer sends a letter to PSG where she explains that Mbappé is ready to give in money, 55M € gross, with two conditions. The first is that this endorsement is signed before August 14 and the second is that, here we are on August 11, Mbappé must be in the group against Lorient on August 12. None of these two conditions is met. August 12, at the Parc des Princes, 2 meetings will be held », He reveals on the set ofAfter Footbefore continuing.
“On August 12, at the Parc des Princes, 2 meetings will be held”
« The first, just before the match. Mbappé and al-Khelaïfi alone, they exchange modalities. Al-Khelaïfi quickly makes it clear that he wants more than € 55M. After the match, 2nd meeting, this time in the presence of Campos and Enrique. Al-Khelaïfi takes them to witness by saying we will act things, we will reinstate you but you have to leave 180M €. That’s what he told him. He tells her that or you have to extend. There are these two possibilities. Behind, what will be fun, the two parties come out of this satisfied meeting. Mbappé will be reinstated, PSG thinks that they will obtain either an extension or € 180M. Besides, there is a proposal that is sent. From August 2023 to February 2024, we have often talked about the Gentlemen Agreement, in the mouth of Mbappé or Al-Khelaïfi, but in fact, when you scratch, there has never agreed. They did not agree on the terms of the contract and they will never formalize it », Add Fabrice Hawkins.
