Kylian Mbappe saga officially begins: What you need to know

The new chapter in the ongoing saga between Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid officially begins on January 1.

The French player’s contract with PSG expires on June 30, and as of today, Real Madrid can actively pursue Mbappé without any interference from PSG, reports Mundo Deportivo.

Real Madrid, spearheaded by Florentino Pérez, has not forgotten about the French forward. The club’s intention is to try to reach an agreement with Mbappé in the early days of January, emulating the approach taken with David Alaba.

Real Madrid aims to avoid repeating past episodes where Mbappé left the club in uncertainty. Therefore, the club desires a signed agreement with the player to secure his arrival at the Bernabéu on July 1.

While these are Real Madrid’s plans, it remains to be seen if they align with Mbappé’s intentions. The player has remained tight-lipped about his future, and rumors in France suggest he may wait until February or March, once the Champions League picture becomes clearer, to make a decision.

One potential decision could be a contract extension with PSG. The Parisian club not only refuses to give up on Mbappé but expresses optimism about retaining their star for the next two or three years. PSG envisions Mbappé staying in Paris rather than moving to Madrid.

Amidst the Real Madrid-PSG drama, reports from England suggest that Liverpool has not forgotten about Mbappé. There are indications that Liverpool could enter the race for his signature in the upcoming summer.

Jurgen Klopp has previously expressed interest in the player, and English media speculate that Liverpool might make a strong push for Kylian Mbappé.