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Explained: Why Chelsea have ruled out transfer for PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe

<p>The France international forward has made it clear to the reigning Ligue 1 champions that he will not be extending a contract that is due to expire in the summer of 2024. PSG are, therefore, having to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/todd-boehly-stunning-chelsea-deal-kylian-mbappe-competition-psg-superstar-barcelona/blt229b2bc88c372b9e" target="_blank">consider parting with the World Cup winner</a> in the current transfer window.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Mbappe is said to have snubbed <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/world-record-transfer-fee-kylian-mbappe-300m-bid-al-hilal-links-real-madrid/bltc8de56fb2c9fa44f" target="_blank">a record-breaking approach from Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal</a> that would have included a €300 million (£258m/$328m) fee and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/run-forrest-lebron-james-joins-kylian-mbappe-700m-contract-debate-nba-superstar-sprint-saudi-arabia-money/blt786e1c4019a4e5a8" target="_blank">€700m (£603m/$766m) contract</a>. He is also said to have <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/back-off-psg-report-real-madrid-fifa-160m-transfer-agreement-kylian-mbappe/bltf07904ac60ac0aeb" target="_blank">already agreed terms with Real Madrid</a> regarding a potential move to Spain as a free agent in 12 months' time.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>There have been suggestions that PSG are <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/premier-league-loan-kylian-mbappe-man-utd-chelsea-ask-psg-open-deal-al-hilal-offer/blt4a99de3549543f86" target="_blank">inviting offers from Premier League sides</a>, so that a deal can be done this summer, with Chelsea considered to be a possible suitor. <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-fc-paredes-bid-caicedo-pochettino-psg-b1098627.html " target="_blank"><em>Standard Sport</em></a> is, however, reporting that the Blues will not be making a move as they believe PSG are trying to drag English sides into a political battle between the French giants and <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/erling-haaland-kylian-mbappe-vinicius-jr-real-madrid-julio-baptista-why-florentino-perez-reform-galacticos/bltc906ab1a09494a07" target="_blank">La Liga heavyweights Real</a>.</p>

AND WHAT'S MORE

<p>Chelsea’s focus is currently locked elsewhere, with <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/chelsea-confirm-signing-monaco-defender-axel-disasi-in-eur45m-transfer/blt0b57d430e43eb9cb" target="_blank">more big-money deals being done at Stamford Bridge</a>, and it remains to be seen whether Mbappe will be on the move in 2023 or whether he will be forced to <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/news/explained-kylian-mbappe-georginio-wijnaldum-psg-bomb-squad/blt200cd39bee8a0f0f" target="_blank">spend a year rotting in the reserves at PSG</a> before hitting free agency.</p>

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

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