Kylian Mbappe dismissed the idea of joining Arsenal this summer with a sharp retort to a fan’s inquiry, effectively dashing any hopes of the move.
Kylian Mbappe dismissed the possibility of moving to Arsenal with an unusual justification, casting a shadow over any transfer speculation linking him to the Premier League club.
As the French forward is widely anticipated to leave Paris Saint-Germain upon the season’s conclusion, with Real Madrid frequently mentioned as his next destination, the prospect of Mbappe switching to Arsenal, currently at the top of the Premier League, was raised.
Despite the buzzing rumors about Mbappe’s impending exit from PSG after a seven-year stint, during which he moved from Monaco for an eye-watering £166 million only to possibly leave for free, he categorically ruled out Arsenal as a potential new home.
According to Express, when asked about the likelihood of him joining Arsenal, the World Cup victor of 2018 cited the chilly British climate as a dealbreaker, commenting, “There’s no chance; it’s just too cold there.”
This blunt remark echoes the ongoing narrative around Mbappe’s potential move to Arsenal, a rumor that even Arsenal’s manager Mikel Arteta addressed earlier in February, questioning the feasibility of such a high-profile signing.
PSG is said to have given up hope of keeping Mbappe at the club, which is why they have started looking for potential replacements.
In this context, they have, among others, looked at Marcus Rashford, who has received some criticism for his level of play at Manchester United this season.