Mbappe transfer to Real Madrid was ‘almost done’ before coronavirus derailed mega move

KYLIAN MBAPPE was set to join Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain before the coronavirus pandemic. The 21-year-old striker has long-been linked with a switch to the Galacticos, whose boss Zinedine Zidane has made no secret of his desire to sign the hotshot. The Frenchman moved to PSG from Monaco in 2017 and remains under contract […]

KYLIAN MBAPPE was set to join Real Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain before the coronavirus pandemic.

The 21-year-old striker has long-been linked with a switch to the Galacticos, whose boss Zinedine Zidane has made no secret of his desire to sign the hotshot.

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The Frenchman moved to PSG from Monaco in 2017 and remains under contract until 2022.

However, ex-Parc des Princes star Jerome Rothen believes it is “just a question of time” before Mbappe completes a transfer to Madrid.

And the 42-year-old says he almost finalised his move prior to the Covid-19 outbreak wreaking havoc.

Speaking to Radio Monte Carlo, Rothen, who won two titles during his six years at PSG, said: “I know from club sources that a deal to take Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid was almost done.

“But with what has been happening, I’m sure that Mbappe’s arrival at Real Madrid will be postponed.

“There is no way that Mbappe will extend his contract with PSG.

“They will have an agreement between them in place because PSG agreed to let him go this summer.

“In my opinion, it’s just a question of time.”

Mbappe had scored 30 goals in all competitions this campaign before the season was suspended.

Discussing his admiration for the forward previously, Madrid boss Zidane said: “You know that I have known him for a long time.

“I am already in love with him, firstly as a person, because he came to do a trial here a long time ago.”