Monaco in bid to keep Mbappe
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FRENCH prodigy Kylian Mbappe was once again the center of attention as Monaco clinched its first league title in 17 years on Wednesday, taking his tally to 15 goals for the season to add further fuel to speculation of a possible departure.
The 18-year-old, the youngest player in the top five European leagues to reach 14 league goals in the 21st century, has been linked by European media with a possible move to Juventus, Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Monaco vice president Vadim Vasilyiev, however, is hoping Mbappe, who is also the first player to score in each of his first four knockout games in the UEFA Champions League, would stay at least one more season.
“Our intention is that he stays, we are going to do everything we can so that he can stay with us,” the Russian said. “I have not discussed with any club, because what the player wants is the priority.”
French media have reported that Mbappe is keen to stay at the club for another season.
On Wednesday, Mbappe was in devastating form again, beating St Etienne goalkeeper Stephane Ruffier with a deft feint to put the hosts ahead in a 2-0 win at Louis-II stadium.
With one match left to play this weekend, Monaco has an unassailable six-point lead over second-place Paris Saint-Germain, the defending champion.
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