Mbappe returns to PSG squad amidst contract talks and Real Madrid rumors

Kylian Mbappe returns to training with Paris St-Germain, sparking speculation about his future and a potential contract extension.

Paris St-Germain's star forward, Kylian Mbappe, has made a highly anticipated comeback to first-team training, sparking speculation about his future with the French champions this season.

The 24-year-old French international, who was absent from training sessions and notably left out of PSG's season opener against Lorient, has been caught in a contract dilemma while expressing his desire to join Real Madrid.

Mbappe's contract standoff, driven by his ambition to explore opportunities with Real Madrid, has garnered significant attention. However, recent developments suggest that he may reconsider his position and extend his contract with PSG. The club has announced his reinstatement after engaging in "very constructive and positive" discussions with the player.

During the recent season opener, Mbappe was seen in the stands alongside his compatriot Ousmane Dembele, who recently joined PSG from Barcelona for a transfer fee of £43.5 million. Interestingly, both players were excluded from the pre-season tour in Asia.

With only one year left on his current contract, Mbappe's reluctance to commit to a new deal has sparked speculation. In the past month, PSG granted Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal permission to hold talks with the player following a staggering world-record bid of £259 million.

The decision to reintegrate Mbappe into the squad was reached through collaborative discussions involving all parties concerned within the last 12 hours. PSG chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi has been firm in his stance against letting the striker leave without compensation. As a potential resolution, Mbappe may sign the initially proposed one-year extension to his current contract, which would keep him at PSG until 2025. This could potentially pave the way for a transfer to Real Madrid in the following summer.

In an official statement, PSG confirmed the positive outcome of their discussions with Mbappe, leading to his return to first-team training. Since joining PSG in 2017, initially on loan from Monaco before a transfer worth 180 million euros (£165.7 million), Mbappe has achieved an impressive record, scoring 212 goals in 260 games for the club.

As the saga surrounding Mbappe's contract and potential transfer unfolds, his return to training adds an intriguing element to the ongoing negotiations and reshapes the dynamics of the upcoming season.