Madrid president says there are still after Mbappe

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez says the club is still after PSG’s Kylian Mbappe.

Mbappe is set to stay at PSG for another season after winning the Ligue 1 Player of the Year for fourth time in succession.

The 24-year-old striker claimed that he had no intention of leaving the Ligue 1 champions this summer.

When asked about the French star, Perez said Madrid are still keen to sign the 2018 World Cup winner but not this year.

Their focus is now on signing Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur.

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Mbappe earlier said he was happy at PSG.

“It is a pleasure to leave my name in the history of my country’s championship,” Mbappe said. “I am very happy for the renewal. Next year, I will play for Paris Saint-Germain. I still have a contract. I will fulfill my contract”

“It’s a pleasure, but I would like to reiterate that my thoughts are with Sergio Rico,” he added.

MBAPPE HAS SPENT SIX YEARS AT PSG

“And also to our sporting director, who has suffered a sporting loss this week. I wanted to have a sense of priorities. I would also like to congratulate all the Lens players, who have had a magnificent season. Also to Jonathan David, who helped his team.”

Mbappe also gave thanks to Lionel Messi, who left the French club after his contract expired.

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“Of course, I thank Leo (Messi), who has helped me a lot. It’s a privilege to play for Paris Saint-Germain with players like that,” Mbappe said.

“But also the people behind the scenes who allow us to be in the best possible conditions. This record is a pleasure. I’ve always wanted to win and leave my name in the history of the championship. I never thought I would win so quickly.”

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