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Holder of a Master's degree in international law, I realized at the end of my university career that it was important to evolve in a field that you appreciate. Overnight, I decided to put an end to my parents' dream, who saw in me a future lawyer, to make a living from my passion: sport. Since then, I have covered transfer windows and sports news, trying to keep readers informed as best as possible.
Former sports director of PSG, Leonardo had to manage, just before his departure, the extension of Kylian Mbappé. But very quickly, due to differences, the Brazilian was pushed out, then replaced by a close friend of the family Luis Campos. This Monday, he admitted to having been against this signing, but Jérôme Rothen struggles to believe it.
One May 2022, Kylian Mbappé decided to postpone the Real Madrid and sign a juicy contract at PSG. His last in the capital. Sports director of the Parisian club at the very beginning of negotiations, Leonardo returned to this operation, which had caused quite a stir.
“I was against the contract extension”
« I was against (the contract extension), at the level that was done. Always. From the start. I even think he was supposed to be sold at the end of the 2020-2021 season, when PSG had an offer from Real Madrid and he only had one year left on his contract. Focusing so much investment on one person was a bit too much, in my opinion” declared Leonardo during an interview given to Figaro.
Rothen can hardly believe it
Explanations that did not convince Jerome Rothen. “If he had really wanted to part with it, I think he would have succeeded in convincing him given his connections. He says it himself: “I have a special relationship with Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and a lot of respect with the emir “. So if he really has this relationship…” he blurted out RMC.
