The years are passing quickly, absolutely. But Mbappe knows that, he is aware that losing another season at PSG can cost him a lot in terms of his achievements as an individual player. I think it is already sad that he wasted a couple of years at PSG. It was entertaining in the beginning when it was Messi, Mbappe and Neymar, but retrospectively it didn't help him much except for becoming rich. But he would have become rich in any other club as well. Now he is in his mid 20s already and time is running. He could have broken dozens of records, but that is becoming more difficult now.
But it is becoming clearer every day that clubs will not want to sign the French attacker this season. Mbappe has made it clear that he doesn't intend to renew his contract with PSG, which means he will be a free agent at the end of this season. This will make him cheaper for clubs to sign him. Real Madrid was willing to get him this season but the financial implication plus his £893,000 weekly wage looks like a barrier.
There is not also any certainty that he would win trophies if he moves to Real Madrid or another English team that needs his service. PSG's new coach Luis Enrique shouldn't be underestimated, he is also making plans to make the club a force in Europe. He is targeting to bring in Joao Felix from Chelsea and Bernardo Silva from Manchester City.
Mbappe's potential move to Real Madrid encompasses more than just the transfer fee, it is more than what people think my friend. It appears that Florentino Perez, the president of Real Madrid, harbors doubts and mistrust toward the young player. This speculation has been circulating across various sources, including reports from yesterday. Mbappe's actions during his previous transfer negotiations might have contributed to this lack of trust. His unprofessional approach and wavering decisions last season have raised concerns, as it is illogical to agree on terms only to backtrack later. This pattern of behavior seems to have created a lingering sense of karma that continues to affect both Mbappe and PSG up until now.
One aspect of this move that I find intriguing is the likelihood of the two parties reaching an agreement, the reason behind this is that both PSG and Mbappe have a vested interest in avoiding his departure as a free agent, as it would diminish his market value for a future transfer. In order to prevent such a scenario, it is highly possible that they will find common ground and settle for any of the interested clubs. Failure to do so would open the door for Real Madrid to pursue Mbappe next year, at that point, any previous grievances between the two parties may dissipate, and Mbappe would need to comply with Real Madrid's terms or explore other options but I don't think there is any club that is ready to break the bank for him even in the Premier League.