Kylian Mbappe makes unconventional demand a 'deal breaker' in negotiations with Real Madrid and Liverpool: report

Paris Saint-Germain's French forward #07 Kylian Mbappe reacts during the French Cup round of 32 football match between US Orleans Loiret Football and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the Stade de la Source, in Orleans, central France, on January 20, 2024. (Photo by Guillaume SOUVANT / AFP) (Photo by GUILLAUME SOUVANT/AFP via Getty Images)
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Kylian Mbappe has let clubs chasing his signature know of a bizarre clause he wants inserted into his contract, ahead of any potential summer move. 

At various stages PSG, Real Madrid and Liverpool have all emerged as the frontrunners in negotiations for Mbappe, with the French star's contract expiring in the summer. From this month, the 25-year-old has been able to speak to clubs outside of France, but a conclusion doesn't look like nearing anytime soon.

Indeed, negotiations seem far from straightforward, with salary offers astronomical and competition rife. The latest detail to emerge from Mbappe's demands, though, highlights further complications with reaching an agreement.

PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 03: Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Paris Saint-Germain and Montpellier HSC at Parc des Princes on November 03, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aurelien Meunier - PSG/PSG via Getty Images)

Mbappe has the choice of clubs right now (Image credit: Getty Images)

According to Caught Offside, Kylian Mbappe has demanded he play at both Euro 2024 and the Paris Olympic Games this summer, which is reportedly a deal breaker in any potential move. 

With France heavily favoured to reach the final at the Euros on July 14, and football at the Olympics taking place from July 24 until August 9, Mbappe would therefore miss all of pre-season with any of the teams he does eventually decide to join. 

When post-tournament rest is factored in, it's likely the Frenchman won't be available until the end of August - by which point the 2024/25 season is already well underway.

Tokyo 2020 Olympics football live stream Kylian Mbappe PSG striker

A home Olympics is too enticing for Mbappe to forego (Image credit: Getty)

As a result, there's a reluctance from Real Madrid and sides in the Premier League to pay Mbappe's substantial wages in a period when he's not even at the club. PSG, though, have told him he'll be allowed to play in both tournaments if he renews his contract at the Parc des Princes.

The report suggests that Mbappe definitely won't sign for a team that denies him the opportunity to play at both the Euros and Olympics, potentially suggesting he is edging closer to stay in the French capital. 

However, Mbappe could ultimately decide not to make any decision at all, instead waiting until after the Olympics are complete before signing for a club. Though unconventional, this would allow him to fulfil his desire of playing at a home Games while still being able to choose any team he wants.

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Liverpool are "in contact" with Mbappe over a potential summer move, while his move to Real Madrid has been denied.

There are plenty of options available to Mbappe, though, with the power in his hands.  

Ryan Dabbs
Staff writer

Ryan is a staff writer for FourFourTwo, joining the team full-time in October 2022. He first joined Future in December 2020, working across FourFourTwo, Golf Monthly, Rugby World and Advnture's websites, before eventually earning himself a position with FourFourTwo permanently. After graduating from Cardiff University with a degree in Journalism and Communications, Ryan earned a NCTJ qualification to further develop as a writer while a Trainee News Writer at Future.