Continuing at PSG is my only option, says Mbappe – 6/15/2023 – Sport

The star Kylian Mbappé, from PSG, reaffirmed this Thursday (15) that he will “continue at the club” in the French capital and that it is his “only option”, refusing to enter into conflict with the team, with which he has a contract until June 2024.

“I already answered. I said that my objective is to continue, to continue at the club, it is my only option. I did not believe that a letter could kill or offend anyone”, said the 2018 world champion, referring to the email sent on Monday. (12) to Parisian leaders about their decision not to activate the option for another year at PSG.

Mbappé gave an interview as captain of the French national team, on the eve of the team facing Gibraltar in qualifying for Euro 2024. The striker was asked about PSG’s reaction, which said it is now willing to sell him on the market before the new season if he persists in his intention not to renew beyond 2024.

“No, not many things surprise me,” he replied.

He also denied disturbing France’s concentration by sending his letter four days before an international match.

“I accept everything, people can speak, criticize, I understand. People don’t have all the data. I know why I do what I do and why I say what I say. There’s no problem with that,” he said.

“I have a responsibility as captain. It’s not noise that will make me shirk that responsibility. It’s not in my temperament to shirk,” he added.

Mbappé was also asked about the reaction on Wednesday (14) of Emmanuel Macron, president of France, who assured that he will “try to pressure” him to continue at PSG.

“He wants me to stay in Paris and my aim is to stay, so we’re in the same place,” he replied.

France coach Didier Deschamps has said Mbappe’s future has “no impact” on the national team.

“He is the captain of the team. As captain he will often be taken to a press conference, but there may be others. If he came (this Thursday) it is because he wanted to come and answer your questions. He is committed to the group at the two parties we have, it’s not more tense than usual”, he assured.