Kylian Mbappe was the surprise guest of French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace on Tuesday evening (February 27), just weeks after informing Paris Saint-Germain that he would leave the club at the end of the summer. .

Mbappe French President Emmanuel Macron, the content of the conversation was revealed

On February 27, striker Mbappe was invited by French President Macron to a reception at the Elysee Palace during the visit of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. Also attending the dinner with Mbappe was PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, head of the Qatar Sports Investments group that owns the club. The presence of the PSG striker sparked rumors that he would be persuaded by the French President to stay with the Paris team instead of moving to Real Madrid. The 25-year-old is said to have agreed terms with Real Madrid, but neither PSG nor Real Madrid have shared an official statement on his decision.

Mbappe shook Mr. Macron’s hand after arriving at the gala. Mr. Macron told Mbappe: “You will get us into a lot of trouble.” But according to analysis by French media, Mr. Macron’s statement was more joking than putting pressure on Mbappe. RMC Sport channel affirmed: “The meeting has nothing to do with PSG or Mbappe’s future. It is basically a ceremonial meeting. There will be no discussion about Mbappe’s future or any other topic.” any proposal, to try to get this player to change his decision.”

Mbappe meets French President Emmanuel Macron.

At the end of last season, Mbappe denied that Mr. Macron played a role in convincing him to renew with PSG after the striker sent a letter to the club’s board of directors, detailing his decision not to renew his contract. . “Does the president have any influence? In my career until today, in 2023, there is nothing,” Mbappe told reporters before the EURO qualifiers.

Since he was a child, Mpbappe has never hidden his admiration for Real Madrid, a team he will almost certainly join in the near future. La Liga president Javier Tebas has claimed that Los Blancos are very close to signing the 2023 FIFA World Cup Golden Boot winner. He said: “I know he will leave PSG, 99% It is likely that Mbappe will sign a contract with Real”.