ROBERT PIRES reckons Kylian Mbappe needs to call time on his Paris Saint Germain spell in order to progress his football career.
And the Arsenal icon is urging his World Cup-winning French compatriot to consider a potential sensational switch to Real Madrid.
Kylian Mbappe has been heavily linked with a PSG exit when his current contract endsCredit: Reuters
The France forward, 21, is tied down to a contract with the Ligue 1 title holders which runs until 2022.
And it has been reported the star striker could be on his way out being heavily linked with moves to Madrid and Premier League champions Liverpool.
PSG, who are thought to be planning contract talks, are reportedly eager to seal a new deal with Mbappe, amid fears they could lose him for a discounted fee.
Arsenal icon Robert Pires believes the France star should consider a Real Madrid moveCredit: AFP or licensors
However former Gunners ace, 47, believes the France star needs to carefully consider a career-changing move sooner rather than later.
Pires was once linked with a move to Madrid himself before signing for Arsenal.
And the Gunners hero told AS: “Of course. I’m French, I like Paris Saint-Germain and I’d like him to stay in Ligue 1.
“But if he wants to keep growing as a player, he should sign for Real Madrid.”
Mbappe, who PSG side face RB Leipzig in the Champions League on Wednesday is thought to be a top transfer target for the LaLiga champs.
Zinedine Zidane has reportedly stated that a move to his Bernabeu side would be a ‘dream’ one for the forward.
The striker’s ex-France team-mate Adil Rami is reported to have dropped huge hints about the player leaving PSG by the end of 2021-22 season.
And the Mirror claims the World Cup star could be nabbed for approximately £90million next year.
Rami, 34, believes his former, international colleague has already made up his mind over a possible departure.
Rami told RMC Sport: “I think it’s done, especially since it’s not moving forward in the [contract] discussions
Robert Pires was linked with a Real Madrid move before his transfer to ArsenalCredit: Getty Images – Getty
“You have the impression that it annoys him to talk about it, he does not talk about it with the club, his entourage.
“And from the moment where it annoys him, it means he does not want to hear it. It is awkward for him.
“His future is all mapped out and it’s sad for the Parisians, even for Ligue 1. I love this player.”
Anthony Joshua takes part in star-studded Zoom call with Arsenal legend Thierry Henry and PSG star Mbappe
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
