Kylian Mbappe has been unequivocal about his stance regarding a potential move to Manchester United.
The 25-year-old French national team captain and Paris Saint-Germain star is rumored to be departing the renowned Ligue 1 club after his contract concludes this season.
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Despite last month’s widespread speculation that Mbappe was on the verge of a five-year agreement with Real Madrid, valued at £12.8 million annually, there’s still speculative association with teams like United, Liverpool, and Arsenal.
Nonetheless, recent statements from United’s co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, seem to dismiss the likelihood of Mbappe joining the team.
He told The Geraint Thomas Cycling Club podcast: “I’d rather find the next Mbappe, rather than spend a fortune to buy success. It’s not that clever to buy Mbappe, anybody could figure that one out.”
But, it’s unlikely Mbappe would be interested in a transfer move to Man United judging by his recent comments.
In a video that circulated social media last summer, an Arsenal supporter was telling the France star to “come to Arsenal.”
The France International ruthlessly laughed at the suggestion, only for the fan to plead: “We will look after you.”
Mbappe said: “Ah there’s no way. There’s no way.” When asked why, the PSG man coyly explained: “It’s too cold there.”
Certainly, if Mbappe finds London’s chilliness less than appealing, Manchester’s well-known wet weather may not be alluring for the forward either.
Additionally, when inquired about the slim chances of acquiring England’s standout Jude Bellingham from Real, Ratcliffe provided his insights.
“He’s a great footballer [but] it’s not where our focus is,” Ratcliffe said. “The solution isn’t spending a lot of money on a couple of great players.
“They’ve done that, if you look at the last 10 years. The first thing we need to do is get the right people in the right boxes, managing and organising the club.
“We must make sure we get recruitment right, such a vital part of running a football club is getting recruitment right, finding new players.”
