Kylian Mbappé resumes training, causing speculation on Neymar's return

Posted : 15 August 2023

Kylian Mbappé resumed training with Paris Saint-Germain on the same day Neymar departed for Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, sparking a wave of speculation in the subsequent hours. What captured the most attention was the apparent synchronicity between Mbappé's return and the sale of the Brazilian. Strikingly, it seems that we've obtained direct validation for this scenario.

An Instagram post on Sunday indicated that in the summer of 2022, Mbappé had conveyed to Paris Saint-Germain's leadership that there wasn't room in the squad for both him and Neymar. Intriguingly, whether coincidentally or not, Mbappé re-engaged in training, appearing notably happier than before, on the very day when Neymar's transfer to Al Hilal for €90 million was finalized. So, what's the astonishing confirmation? Amid the multitude of likes the post garnered, Neymar also "liked" it, potentially implying that this was not mere conjecture or trivial gossip.

According to reports, Neymar has already undergone evaluations in preparation for his two-year contract move to Saudi Arabia, estimated at €260 million, which includes extravagant add-ons like a private jet, a lavish mansion with service and maintenance teams, and bonuses amounting to half a million euros per social media post endorsing Saudi Arabia. Neymar will also receive special permission to live with his girlfriend, in a manner similar to arrangements involving Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez, and other stars who have ventured to the Arabian Peninsula in recent times.

Turning to Mbappé, as highlighted by the primary headline on L'Equipe's website, his return to training wasn't contingent upon any commitment regarding his future, and there have been no discussions about extending his contract, set to expire in the summer of 2024. The star remains resolute in his intention to depart next summer, likely for Real Madrid, although such a move is unlikely to materialize in the current transfer window.

However, as per the report, Mbappé had to make certain compromises to rejoin training, reintegrate with the team, and participate in this season. The question lingers: what concessions did he make for Paris Saint-Germain? Speculations suggest that various bonuses might be embedded within his contract.

Kylian Mbappé resumes training, causing speculation on Neymar's return

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