Pochettino sparks speculation: we all believe Mbappé will be here for many more years

Will Kylian Mbappé leave Paris Saint-Germain? Apparently, this question is not even worth asking anymore and if there is one question to ask about the French superstar, it is when it will happen. Some say it could very well happen in the just-opened winter transfer window. However, this is not something Mbappé’s coach Mauricio Pochettino is willing to admit, as he believes that the ward will last him a few more years in the squad.

On purpose. Try to find a major world football publication that doesn’t write something about Kylian Mbappé and his next assignment at least twice a week. For 2022, he’ll probably be the most watched commodity ever in the world market.

Everything is pointing towards the French megastar’s contract expiring in the summer, followed by a completely free transfer to the heart of the Iberian Peninsula – the Santiago Bernabéu. Only at the Parc des Princes will they not admit the departure of their 23-year-old god.

Meanwhile, some speculation even speaks of a transfer already during the winter transfer window, among other things because PSG and Real Madrid will clash in February’s Champions League semi-final. However, such reports are completely misguided according to the Parisian big club’s head coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Therefore, the Argentine strategist believes that Mbappé is mature enough not to be influenced by such information flying around. “I think only under-mature footballers let contract problems affect them,” he told a press conference ahead of Monday’s cup clash.

“Kylian’s maturity is enough, the club knows what the situation is. So I don’t see it as a problem. Of course, we all here believe that Kylian will stay for many more years at PSG. But it is always about the agreement of both parties,” the 49-year-old former Espanyol or Tottenham manager added on the sensitive subject of his star ward.

However, he also had to talk about the coronavirus that has hit his squad hard in recent days. Lionel Messi, among others, headed to isolation after testing positive, leaving Pochettino with unpleasant worries ahead of Sunday’s league showdown with Lyon.

“We have been living with this virus for two years. Everyone knows what to do to avoid contracting it, but even so, one can always get it somehow. It’s been with us for so long and yet we still don’t know a lot of things about how it works, ” admitted the disillusioned coach, adding that such situations cannot be prevented despite all precautions and protection.

As for his compatriot and former Barcelona megastar Lionel Messi, Pochettino said he is in daily contact with the club’s medical staff and is waiting for his test to be negative.

“Then he will be allowed to go back to France. That’s all we know at the moment. Once he is cleared to travel and we have him back here, we will see what condition he will be in and when he can start the game.”

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