Kylian Mbappé decides to stay at PSG instead of joining Real Madrid

It is understood the 23-year-old – whose contract at the Parc des Princes expires at the end of the season – has agreed a lucrative extension until 2025

Paris Saint Germain's Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappé has turned down the opportunity to join Real Madrid and will instead sign a new three-year contract at Paris Saint-Germain following months of speculation over his future.

The France forward telephoned Florentino Pérez Saturday to communicate his decision having opted against a move to La Liga despite holding positive talks with the Spanish champions only last week. Mbappé is believed to have wanted to explain to the Real president why he had chosen to stay at his hometown club before it emerged in the media.