"I have already given a lot of information, I think you have plenty to do there," he said, smiling at journalists in the corridors of the Parc des Princes after having scattered Lorient (5-1) with a brace and three assists.

Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappé, during the home match of the 30th day of Ligue 1 against Lorient, April 3, 2022 at the Parc des Princes FRANCK FIFE AFP

"I don't want to be wrong," he added, ensuring that he "didn't make (s)your choice. I know that for people it's a bit late, we talk about it every day. .."

A wise communicator, Mbappé never speaks at random and knew full well that the sports editorial staff would be in turmoil after his release, in three stages: on the Prime Video broadcaster, then twice in the mixed zone, with the written press and then in front of the radios and televisions.

He repeated: "no, I haven't made my choice, I haven't made my decision, I'm thinking, there are new elements, there are lots of parameters".

Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappé, warming up before the match of the 30th day of Ligue 1 against Lorient, April 3, 2022 at the Parc des Princes FRANCK FIFE AFP

It is precisely these "new elements" that excite speculation.

But neither the club nor the entourage of Mbappé lifts the mystery on these.

Responsabilities

This is probably Mbappé's place in "the project": he has repeated enough that he wants responsibilities, perhaps sanctified by the captain's armband.

The question is certainly not financial, a source working on the file recalling that "the money, Kylian will have it everywhere" where he could play.

The same source recalls that the club is ready to offer everything to extend Mbappé, at the end of the contract in June and free to leave, for example to Real Madrid, who have been courting him for years.

The fact that he still has not extended at the beginning of April, despite numerous offers from PSG since last season already, does not make one optimistic about his future in Paris.

Striker Kylian Mbappé facing Paris Saint-Germain coach Mauricio Pochettino and Qatari President Nasser Al-Khelaifi, before the French Cup final against Monaco, May 19, 2021 at the Stade de France in Saint-Denis FRANCK FIFE AFP/Archives

The disaster in Madrid, where the club stumbled again (1-0 victory, then 3-1 defeat) in the Champions League, his obsession, seemed to have instilled in Mbappé the idea that it was impossible to lift the cup in the big ears by staying in the capital.

But this player eager to mark the history of his sport also knows that he would distinguish himself more by winning the first of PSG than the umpteenth of the "White House", which already has thirteen.

Striker Kylian Mbappé, after the elimination of PSG against Real Madrid, in the round of 16 second leg of the Champions League, March 9, 2022 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium GABRIEL BOUYS AFP / Archives

In the meantime, Sunday evening he played and spoke like a boss, defending both the whole group against the rebellion of the supporters and the supporters themselves.

"The best player in the world"

"They have the right not to be happy", but "we all + messed up + (in Madrid, editor's note), no need to take certain players to task", undoubtedly defending Lionel Messi and Neymar, shouted down ago three weeks, left alone on Sunday evening.

The joy of Lionel Messi, alongside Neymar, after scoring on an assist from Kylian Mbappé, during the match of the 30th day of Ligue 1 against Lorient, April 3, 2022 at the Parc des Princes FRANCK FIFE AFP

Mbappé repeated that he had "always assumed".

Indeed, he had returned at the start of the season in the newspaper L'Equipe on his average Euro and his desires for departures at Real, before staying and being, and by far, the best player of the Parisian season.

He assumed again after refusing to comply with one of the marketing rules in the France team, an outing that made people cringe, being brilliant on the field in the following match against South Africa (5-0).

In Blue as at PSG, it is essential.

Sporting director Leonardo repeated it in L'Equipe a month ago, promising to "try everything" to keep "the best player in the world".

Striker Kylian Mbappé greets Brazilian sporting director Leonardo, under the eyes of the Qatari president of Paris Saint-Germain, Nasser Al-Khelaifi, on September 27, 2021, on the eve of the Champions League group match against Manchester City at Parc Princes FRANCK FIFE AFP/Archives

Mbappé is back at the center of the game, the most burning news of his club, which only has to validate a championship title, after being eliminated in the Coupe de France and in C1.

King Mbappé is at the heart of yet another revolution that could change everything this summer, with perhaps the departure of coach Mauricio Pochettino or even Leonardo.

In a single evening, he set fire to the field and the transfer window.

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