According to Crickex Affiliate sources, Kylian Mbappe has yet to make a final decision about his future. The French superstar is still weighing his options between La Liga and the Premier League. With his contract at Paris Saint-Germain set to expire at the end of this season, Mbappe will be free to negotiate with any club starting in January. When you stare into the abyss, the abyss stares back—Mbappe is aware that the next move in his career could define whether he finally transforms his long-standing potential into a Ballon d’Or title, fulfilling the legacy many believe he inherited from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
In the most recent Ballon d’Or rankings, the 24-year-old placed third. He knows that to claim the coveted award, he must join a club capable of winning the UEFA Champions League. Since arriving at PSG, Mbappe has only played in one Champions League final—a loss to Bayern Munich. In the recent group stage match against Newcastle, he scored a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to secure a draw, keeping PSG’s knockout hopes alive. The club’s executives believe the first team is still under construction and making progress.
Under new head coach Luis Enrique, PSG signed 11 talented players during the summer transfer window while offloading several high-salary veterans. Messi and Ramos departed as free agents, while Neymar and Verratti were sold to clubs in Saudi Arabia. Crickex Affiliate experts learned from people close to Mbappe that he was impressed by the club’s summer overhaul. He’s pleased with the team’s younger, performance-driven approach and has even promised club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi that he dreams of helping PSG win their first-ever Champions League trophy.
Maintaining a relationship often proves harder than starting one, but PSG’s management remains optimistic. After lengthy talks at the end of last season, Mbappe agreed to forgo a historic signing bonus and this season’s loyalty payout. PSG is open to extending his current deal and potentially discussing a long-term contract if he’s willing to stay.
Regardless, Arsenal and Liverpool are now exploring the financial and competitive feasibility of signing Mbappe on a free transfer next summer. Reports suggest that Mbappe holds deep admiration for Liverpool’s high-intensity, heavy-metal football under Jurgen Klopp. Meanwhile, after several failed attempts to sign him, Real Madrid is taking a more cautious approach this time. Growing up can be bittersweet—joy often comes wrapped in pressure. That said, Real Madrid still holds a key advantage: Mbappe’s childhood dream of wearing the famous white jersey. Crickex Affiliate analysts believe Madrid’s financial muscle would allow them to match or even surpass the salary terms PSG could offer, keeping the race for Mbappe very much alive.