France’s forward #10 Kylian Mbappe celebrates during the Qatar 2022 World Cup Group D football match between France and Australia at the Al-Janoub Stadium. (File photo: AFP)

Saudi Arabia’s Al Hilal makes record $332 mln bid for Mbappe

Saudi Arabia

Tamara Abueish, Al Arabiya English

Published: 24 July ,2023: 03:22 PM GST Updated: 24 July ,2023: 03:32 PM GST

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Saudi Arabian football club Al Hilal has made a record $332 million bid for iconic French striker Kylian Mbappe, according to several media reports.

Paris Saint-Germain confirmed the offer for its player and has given Al Hilal permission to open negotiations directly with the player, the reports said on Monday.

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The move comes after PSG left the player out of their squad for the pre-season tour of Japan, determined to sell him if he does not sign a new contract.

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Mbappe decided not to take up the option of a 12-month extension on his deal with PSG and plans to walk away as a free agent at the end of the upcoming season.

According to reports, there have been no talks between Al Hilal and the 24-year-old and the French player is widely expected to join Real Madrid.

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