Kylian Mbappe's grand farewell: Leaves PSG, Real Madrid awaits
Kylian Mbappe will leave PSG at the end of the season. One of the best soccer players in the world, he organized a farewell banquet at the luxurious Parisian restaurant Gigi. Led by his club teammates, More than 250 people attended.
On May 10, Kylian Mbappe released an official statement on his social media announcing that he is leaving PSG. The 25-year-old joined the Paris team in the 2017/2018 season. Mbappe played a total of 307 matches for the club in all competitions, scoring 256 goals and making 107 assists.
Media in France are abuzz about the grand farewell banquet that the French star organized on the evening of Monday (05/20) at the expensive Parisian restaurant "Gigi." The place specializes in Italian cuisine, and the prices for the most popular dishes served there reach 60-70 euros per person (approximately $64-$75).
The Paris-based newspaper Le Parisien reports that 250 guests attended the farewell party, including many PSG players and staff. French media also report that even the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, was invited, although he did not attend the celebration.
The highlight of the event was Mbappe's speech to the gathered guests. The Frenchman thanked them for their support and assured them of his friendship.
"Today, I am here with my family. I consider all the people here close to me, so it will be easy to speak and open my heart before you. There is no groundbreaking news to share; I just want to thank all of you gathered here warmly," the player said, as quoted by the Spanish "Marca."
According to "Le Parisien," Mbappe left the banquet a few minutes after midnight and was taken away in a black van. Although the Frenchman has not yet announced where he will play next season, nearly all top sports journalists are already sure that he will join Real Madrid.
