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Former France President, Nicolas Sarkozy, a well-known fan of Paris Saint-Germain, has been a key figure in the recent history of the club, especially in its transformation after Qatar's arrival in 2011. In a recent interview with the newspaper Le Parisien, Sarkozy spoke about PSG's new project and didn't hesitate to criticize the way Kylian Mbappé handled his departure from the club last summer.
Sarkozy criticizes Mbappé
Sarkozy acknowledged that he understands Mbappé's desire to leave PSG and pursue his dreams with other teams, but what he finds hard to accept is how it was done. "I can understand why he wanted to leave, but I find it harder to understand the way he did it," commented the former president, referring to the discord between the player and the club that has soured their relationship.
One of the main points of tension between Mbappé and PSG has been the unresolved financial disagreement. The player demands a sum of 55 million euros that, according to the Legal Committee of the Professional Football League (LFP), should have been paid to him. However, PSG has refused to make the payment, potentially leading both parties to face each other in court.
This legal conflict adds to the already complicated relationship between Mbappé and the Parisian club. Sarkozy, who in 2022 played a pivotal role in persuading Mbappé to renew for two more seasons, is disappointed with how the situation has been handled. According to the player himself, Sarkozy called him several times to convince him to stay in Paris, which he ultimately succeeded in, but Mbappé's recent departure has left the former president unsatisfied.
Furthermore, Sarkozy shared his perspective on PSG's current project, emphasizing that the team now prioritizes collective play over individualities, a philosophy that appears to contrast with the spotlight on stars like Kylian Mbappé in recent years.
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