News of Real Madrid and their pursuit of Kylian Mbappe has heated up in recent days. The news arrives weeks after Los Blancos provided the player with a deadline, and it now appears that the player is closer than ever before to signing for his dream club.

The youngster is said to have already informed PSG of his decision to leave at the end of the season. With his contract ending in June, he is free to negotiate with clubs at will and can leave as a free agent come June.

The pre-planned silence

PSG have been aware of Mbappe’s decision to leave the club since the beginning of January. They requested the player, however, to not make any public announcement or hint of the same as they had a lot at stake in January as revealed by MARCA.

Matters including the audiovisual rights of the French championship were in negotiations for a sale, and news of Mbappe’s departure would negatively impact the valuation. Thus, the silence around his future.

Real Madrid, for their part, have remained silent around the Frenchman after his repeated rejections and left the ball in his park.

In what could be his final chance to sign for the club, the onus of taking the initiative lies on Mbappe and the coming weeks could see bigger steps from his side.

Imminent announcement?

With the pre-agreed truce now coming to an end, MARCA add that an announcement from Mbappe’s side could be imminent.

Real Madrid now believe that they are in pole position to sign the World Cup winner whose decision is expected in the next free days.

He is expected to announce his decision to leave PSG in February, and Real Madrid would be the prime candidate to rope him in without a doubt.