La Liga president Javier Tebas has, on Saturday evening, taken aim at French powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain in altogether ruthless fashion.
The Spanish patron’s outburst of course comes fresh on the back of news that Kylian Mbappe has come to the decision to reject the long-time advances of Real Madrid, in favour of remaining at the Parc des Princes.
Los Blancos’ pursuit of Mbappe was brought to a definitive close earlier today, upon word surfacing that one of world football’s most explosive talents is primed to extend his PSG stay through the summer of 2025.
Kylian Mbappé called Real Madrid president Florentino Pérez today afternoon as he wanted to tell him directly his decision: sign a new deal with Paris Saint-Germain. It’s now done and 100% confirmed. ☎️? #Mbappé
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 21, 2022
What, though, gave rise to the aforementioned Tebas’ wrath?
Well, according to reports across the European media, Mbappe’s new 3-year contract in Paris will see the 23-year-old secure a wage packet worth an eye-watering €100 million-per-season after tax, alongside a frankly ridiculous signing bonus of €300 million.
La Liga’s chief, in turn, has gone as far as to suggest that the Frenchman’s deal marks ‘an insult to football’, whilst labelling PSG ‘as dangerous as the Super League’.
La Liga president @TebasJavier on Mbappé deal: “What PSG’s doing by renewing Mbappé with large sum after giving losses of €700M in recent seasons and having more than €600M of salary bill, is an insult to football”. ?⚪️ #Mbappé
“They’re as dangerous as the Super League”.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 21, 2022
Blancos respond?
Tebas, though, is far from the only one keen to have his say on Mbappe’s decision to remain in France.
Taking to their respective Instagram accounts this afternoon, a pair of Blancos stars, in the form of Karim Benzema and Rodrygo, too appeared to respond to the news – albeit in altogether more subtle fashion – hinting that no one player is bigger than the institution that is Real Madrid:
Benzema’s latest Instagram story ? pic.twitter.com/LsjVpcO65G
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) May 21, 2022
— Rodrygo Goes (@RodrygoGoes) May 21, 2022
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