Mbappé dragged out his decision to leave PSG, Luis Enrique annoyed

French media L’Equipe revisits the Mbappé saga this Monday: everything might have been calculated, but Luis Enrique isn’t pleased… at all.

Was Mbappé being replaced during PSG-Rennes just a footnote? Not according to L’Equipe. The sports newspaper asserts that Luis Enrique didn’t appreciate this announcement made to the club and the team right in the middle of a critical period for PSG’s ambitions, just before the resumption of the Champions League.

However, the two men briefly exchanged words, but nothing leaked about their conversation. « Luis Enrique isn’t one for individual meetings. Therefore, one had to wait for the lineup from the former Spain coach to draw conclusions » about Mbappé’s future months. And Sunday night made it clear: Mbappé was replaced, and Luis Enrique announced that PSG « must learn to play without Kylian. »

Mbappé didn’t say anything before January… because of the winter transfer window

Luis Enrique is reportedly frustrated behind the scenes by this decision, especially regarding the timing. « For now, the impact on the rest of the squad isn’t visible, but it will undoubtedly be something to watch in the coming weeks, » assesses Le Parisien.

Kylian Mbappé himself apparently carefully considered the timing of his announcement… to avoid being pressured by PSG. Speaking to the club on February 13 was no coincidence. « He wanted to wait until January had passed, even though his decision was made. This way, he could avoid the club pressuring him to leave during the winter transfer window, » concludes L’Equipe.