French striker refused several offers from Barcelona in favour of Real Madrid

Kylian Mbappe has been one of the most sought-after players in football ever since he burst onto the scenes at AS Monaco back in 2016/17, leading them to the Ligue 1 title and the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.

A host of elite clubs from across Europe lined up to sign the then-teenage sensation in 2017. Barcelona, too, were believed to be among the interested parties who approached the Frenchman’s family to explore the possibility of a move.

However, as per SPORT, Mbappe was quick to shoot down a prospective transfer to Camp Nou, as his allegiances were always with the Blaugrana’s arch-rivals Real Madrid.

When Barça had approached his father, Wilfred Mbappe in 2017, they were met with the following answer: “I’m a Barça fan but Kylian is Real Madrid. If he goes to Barça now, he could never end up playing for Madrid. If he goes to another club, he could still end up at Madrid.”

And, as per the report, the answer still has not changed as Barcelona recently followed up on their interest in the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner, amidst his ongoing contract situation.

Real Madrid had made attempts to sign him on multiple occasions in the past. The Merengues had invited Mbappe on a trial a decade ago and had made overtures for the forward in 2017 as well.

But the speedy forward instead signed for Paris Saint-Germain instead. However, his contract with Les Parisiens expires in the summer and his desired transfer to Santiago Bernabeu seems very much on the horizon.

Liverpool were in the picture for his signing, but have accepted defeat. Other interested parties such as Manchester City and Barcelona have received little encouragement from his camp, leaving Real Madrid as the favourites to sign the 23-year-old French international.

There is the possibility of him renewing his contract at PSG but the chances of that happening appear slim because of the situation at the French capital outfit.

There are uncertainties over the future of manager Mauricio Pochettino, Neymar and Lionel Messi continue to take centre-stage despite Mbappe being their main man on the pitch while there are disciplinary problems within the dressing room.

So, having snubbed Barcelona in the past, Mbappe seems set to be on his way to their rivals, Real Madrid, on a free transfer in a few months.