PSG. Kylian Mbappé? “It was supposed to be sold at the end of the 2020-2021 season,” admits Leonardo

Leonardo empties his bag. The Brazilian, sports director of PSG initially from 2011 to 2013, returned six years later from 2019 to 2022. This Monday, November 4, Le Figaro reveals an interview where the former Parisian manager answers numerous questions, in particular about his years spent with the capital club.

“No one should be above everything”

He particularly mentions the case of Kylian Mbappé, the case having finally reached its epilogue during the last summer transfer window, the captain of the France team having finally left for Real Madrid on a free basis. But from his point of view, Leonardo reveals to this day that this was not his original plan. He even wants not to extend the player, in 2022, just after his departure.

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“I was against it. 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. » He then criticizes the PSG strategy applied with Kylian Mbappé. “Focusing so much investment on one person was a bit much, in my opinion. My position was clear on this subject. No one should be above everything. »