BUZZ KYL
Barcelona chief reveals Kylian Mbappe’s staggering wage demands and takes dig at PSG star over Champions League failure
BARCELONA chief Joan Laporta claims that Kylian Mbappe wants more than £800,000-a-week.
The Paris Saint-Germain forward could be on the move this summer, with his contract set to expire.
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Real Madrid are desperate to sign Mbappe ahead of next season, while Liverpool have been loosely linked.
One club he will NOT be joining, however, is Barcelona.
Speaking to Radio Catalunya, Laporta said: "There are players that we have not had the money to do (sign) nor will we because the salary structure does not allow us, and the spending has shot us again.
"It cannot happen again. You have to be conscious and it’s something that we are instilling in all areas of the club.
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“You can’t go past a certain spending level. Mbappe is asking for 40-50million euros (£42m) net. He wants 50 net.
"Mbappe is at a level of ‘super tops’. Though, neither one of the other win the Champions League.
"You also have to have that in mind. To speak of salaries of 25, 30 or 40 million net, we will not do it.
“It would be a comparative offence for players who are called to be a reference in the world of football who are at Barca and are just starting out.
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“We’re not going to do it, nor do we want to."
Mbappe's representatives deny Laporta's allegations, and claim they have not spoken to Barcelona at all.
The 23-year-old is expected to announce a decision regarding his future in the coming days.
According to The Athletic, he has agreed personal terms with Madrid - but has NOT yet put pen to paper.
He recently said: "I will officially announce my decision on the future before I join the France national team in June.
“I can’t say about my future but you’ll know very soon, it’s almost decided.
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“This isn’t the right moment but yes, yes, my decision is almost done."
PSG's final game of the season is this Saturday, when they host Troyes at Parc des Princes.
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