PSG shift focus to Leao and Osimhen after Mbappe’s departure

Kylian Mbappé has reportedly informed PSG of his intention to leave the club at the end of the season, with Real Madrid likely being his destination.

Psg Targetting Rafael Leao And Victor Osimhen To Replace Kylian Mbappe
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Various reports today indicate that Kylian Mbappé has officially notified PSG of his intention to depart at the conclusion of the season, prompting speculation that the club may shift its focus towards either Rafael Leao from Milan or Victor Osimhen, currently playing for Napoli.

While rumors surrounding Mbappé’s departure had circulated for some time, today saw a surge in reports from multiple sources, including Fabrizio Romano, RMC Sport, The Athletic, and others, all confirming Mbappé’s decision to part ways with Paris Saint-Germain once his contract expires on June 30.

It’s widely speculated that Mbappé’s likely destination is Real Madrid, a club he has nearly joined on several occasions in the past, where he would reunite with Carlo Ancelotti.

In the meantime, PSG now has ample time to strategize and secure significant signings that could help assuage the disappointment of losing their star player, potentially influencing Serie A in the process.

The primary targets for PSG appear to be Leao, a winger from Milan, and Osimhen, a center-forward from Napoli, with the possibility of pursuing both players. Notably, both Leao and Osimhen have recently signed new contracts with substantial release clauses, with Leao’s expected to be around €175 million and Osimhen’s closer to €130 million.

Kylian Mbappé

Kylian Mbappé Lottin

Forwarder, Defender, Midfielder

FranceFrance

Age: 26

178 cm

73 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 6 0 Missed
Minutes 540 90.0 Avg
Goals 8 1.3 Avg
Assist 3 0.5 Avg
Attempt 36 6.0 Avg
Passes 268 44.785.3% AvgSucc
Yellow 0 0.0 Avg
Red 0 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 19 times for 1601 minutes for Ligue 1.

Kylian Mbappé  scored 20 goals for Paris Saint Germain. He procured 4 assists. He received 3 yellow cards and no red cards.

His team is currently 1st in Ligue 1. In the last match Paris Saint Germain won 2-0 against Real Sociedad. The next match in Ligue 1 will be against Nantes.

Paris Saint Germain performance and stats

Paris Saint Germain

Manager: Luis Enrique
Rank 1st
Win 20
Draw 10
Loss 2
Goals 77-32
Diff 45
Rank 2nd
Win 2
Draw 2
Loss 2
Goals 9-8
Diff 1

Paris Saint Germain is currently 1st in the Ligue 1 with 50 points.

In the last 21 games, it has won 15 times, drawn 5 times, and lost once. In its last match, Paris Saint Germain won 3-1 against LOSC Lille.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 51 goals and conceding 18.​

Paris Saint Germain will play the next match in Ligue 1 against Nantes on Saturday 17th of February in Nantes. The prediction is Paris Saint Germain winning the match.​

Rafael Leão

Rafael Alexandre Conceição Leão

Forwarder, Midfielder

PortugalPortugal

Age: 25

188 cm

81 kg

Milan performance and stats

Milan

Manager: Stefano Pioli
Rank 2nd
Win 22
Draw 8
Loss 7
Goals 73-46
Diff 27
Rank 3rd
Win 2
Draw 2
Loss 2
Goals 5-8
Diff -3

Milan will play the next match in Europa League against Rennes on Thursday 15th of February in Milano. The prediction is Milan winning the match.​

Victor Osimhen

Victor James Osimhen

Forwarder

NigeriaNigeria

Age: 26

186 cm

78 kg

Season 2023/2024
Played 25 13 Missed
Minutes 1988 79.5 Avg
Goals 15 0.6 Avg
Assist 3 0.1 Avg
Attempt 39 1.6 Avg
Passes 255 10.268.4% AvgSucc
Yellow 5 0.2 Avg
Red 1 0.0 Avg

This season he played in total 13 times for 995 minutes for Serie A.

Victor Osimhen  scored 7 goals for Napoli. He procured two assists. He received 3 yellow cards and 1 red card.

His team is currently 9th in Serie A. In the last match Napoli lost 1-0 against Milan. The next match in Serie A will be against Genoa.

Napoli performance and stats

Napoli

Manager: Francesco Calzona
Rank 10th
Win 13
Draw 13
Loss 11
Goals 55-48
Diff 7
Rank 2nd
Win 3
Draw 1
Loss 2
Goals 10-9
Diff 1

Napoli is currently 9th in the Serie A with 35 points.

In the last 23 games, it has won 10 times, drawn 5 times, and lost 8 times. In its last match, Napoli lost 1-0 against Milan.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 32 goals and conceding 27.​

Napoli will play the next match in Serie A against Genoa on Saturday 17th of February in Napoli. The prediction is Napoli winning the match.​