PSG set to build new empire around three players as Kylian Mbappe agrees sensational Real Madrid transfer

PSG set to build new empire around three players as Kylian Mbappe agrees sensational Real Madrid transfer

WATCH NOW: Sports round-up with Kylian Mbappe set to leave PSG for Real Madrid

Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 20/02/2024

- 15:49

Updated: 20/02/2024

- 16:29

The France international is poised to leave the Parc des Princes after seven glittering years

PSG are set to build their new empire around a trio of young stars amid Kylian Mbappe's imminent move to Real Madrid.

The France international has played the entirety of his club career in his homeland, having previously starred for Monaco before crossing the divide in 2017.


But Mbappe is now set to join Real in one of the biggest free transfers in football history.

Reports say the striker will earn a staggering £12.8million over at the Santiago Bernabeu, while he's also poised to earn a massive £128m signing-on bonus.

Kylian Mbappe PSG Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe is set to ditch PSG for Real Madrid this summer

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And Sky Sports say PSG are now set to place their faith in youth as they plan for a future without the 2018 World Cup winner in their ranks.

Young pair Warren Zaire-Emery and Bradley Barcola, aged 17 and 21 respectively, have already made big impacts under Luis Enrique.

And they, along with Xavi Simons, are the trio PSG want to build around as they look to finally end their wait for the Champions League.

PSG are ready to ditch the Galactico policy that has failed to pay off in recent years.

At one point they had the best front three in world football, at least on paper, with Mbappe playing alongside Neymar and Lionel Messi.

Neymar and Messi both departed back in the summer for Al-Hilal and Inter Miami respectively, having grown frustrated with life in Paris.

PSG have also shown big egos such as Sergio Ramos and Marco Verretti the door, too.

They also supposedly have a plan in place to make 'multiple signings' at the end of the season to boost their chances of glory next season.

And one player being strongly linked is Manchester United star Marcus Rashford.

Rashford was unstoppable last term, netting 30 goals across all competitions for the first time in his career.

He looked liberated under Erik ten Hag, particularly after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo to Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.

But Rashford has struggled this term, scoring just six goals across all competitions.

Alejandro Garnacho, Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay and Rasmus Hojlund have all bagged more for the Red Devils.

PSG have eyed Rashford in the past, making no secret of their admiration for the England international.

And whether they tempt United into selling with a formal offer this summer is something only time will tell.

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PSG are poised to build their new empire around young players such as Warren Zaire-Emery and Bradley Barcola

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Former United star Louis Saha recently had his say on Rashford amid his faltering form.

And Saha feels the 26-year-old would still be under 'massive pressure' even if he opts for a new adventure over in France.

“We have seen English players be hounded by the media in the past, but I don’t believe Marcus falls into the same category because he’s criticised due to his performances and his mistakes," he said.

"When he’s doing well and playing out of his skin, then he’s doing nothing wrong, but when you’re caught going out when you’re not supposed to, then that’s your own fault.

"You have to understand that you represent your club and your country. Marcus is a huge name and he’s going to receive a lot of press attention and that’s a challenge in itself.

PSG Xavi Simons

PSG are also set to build around Xavi Simons in the wake of Kylian Mbappe's imminent move to PSG

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"Going abroad to PSG may change the parameters, but he will still be under massive pressure there too.”

As for Mbappe, it'll be interesting to see whether he starts for PSG on Sunday.

He was dropped for the weekend's 2-0 victory over Nantes, though did some off the bench to convert a penalty following an opener from Lucas Hernandez.

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