Real Madrid did everything imaginable this past summer to lure Kylian Mbappe away from PSG, but the club simply didn’t budge. While there is a belief that he will leave next summer on a free transfer to the Spanish capital, the Parisians have a much different stance on the situation.

Speaking to Festival dello sport, PSG sporting director Leonardo dropped a truth bomb on Mbappe’s future:

“Our idea is to extend Kylian Mbappe’s contract. Nothing has changed in our plans. Kylian is a jewel, he is incredibly perfect for PSG, then we have Kylian, Leo [Messi], Ney [Neymar].

“We’ve never planned PSG future without Mbappe.”

By no surprise, they want to keep their prized possession. Mbappe is the complete package and a massive piece to their vibrant frontline alongside Neymar and Lionel Messi. But, the Frenchman has voiced his desire to leave PSG and complete a dream move to Madrid. There’s even a belief he could sign a pre-contract agreement in January.

However, recent reports suggest that Mbappe’s mother has been negotiating a brand new deal with Paris. The player himself also spoke out on the summer transfer saga earlier this week, making it clear that anything can happen:

“I’ve been in football long enough now to know that yesterday’s truth is not necessarily today’s. If I was told that Messi was going to PSG, I wouldn’t have believed it, so you never know what’s going to happen”

It will be very interesting to see if Kylian Mbappe stays put or moves on, but the success of PSG this season will likely determine his fate.