Pep Guardiola offers positive response to questions on Kylian Mbappe and Manchester City transfer links

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Published on 2024-02-19 12:53:38

During a press conference, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola responded positively to questions about Kylian Mbappe. Reports from Spain linked the Premier League champions to unofficial conversations with members of Mbappe’s entourage in Manchester after it was announced that he would be leaving Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer.

Mbappe, who made PSG aware of his intentions, has sparked a media frenzy around his future and has attracted interest from Real Madrid. However, City has also been tied to the player, albeit tenuously.

When asked for his thoughts on Mbappe amid transfer rumors, Guardiola responded with high praise, saying, “I think he is quite good. He has a future.” This response is typical of Guardiola’s approach to questions about transfer targets, as he remained tight-lipped during the Erling Haaland transfer saga in 2021 and 2022. Guardiola only commented on Haaland in relation to Manchester City when the agreement was officially announced.

Real Madrid is likely to remain at the front of the race for Mbappe, and they could be the only club to establish themselves as serious suitors given the financial resources and the player’s desires to operate in the Spanish capital.

The Premier League champions are being cautious when it comes to transfer rumors and are not openly discussing their interest in Mbappe. The video in the content embeds a YouTube link related to the subject of the article.

Overall, Guardiola’s response to questions about Mbappe was positive and offered high praise for the 25-year-old Frenchman. While City may be linked to the player, it is likely that Real Madrid will remain the primary suitor for Mbappe’s signature in the upcoming transfer window.

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