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'Life is good' - PSG star Kylian Mbappe enjoys downtime playing pool and drinking tea as forward edges closer to Real Madrid move

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  • Mbappe enjoying down time
  • Move to Real Madrid a near-formality
  • Set to meet France President Macron
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    WHAT HAPPENED?

    The capital club are preparing to take on third-placed Monaco on Friday, where they will hope to bounce back from a disappointing draw to Rennes last time out. Time spent relaxing off the pitch is widely considered to be just as important as the strict hours on it, and Mbappe appeared to be making the most of his free period by playing pool and drinking tea.

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  • WHAT MBAPPE POSTED

    The mercurial Frenchman posted those pictures in an update on Instagram alongside the caption: "Life is good".

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    While Mbappe's comment appears to refer to the here and now, the French forward's future looks to be finally wrapped up. He is set to complete a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid when his PSG contract expires in the summer, thus putting an end to rumours dating back almost three years. Mbappe is thought to have snubbed a mega-money offer from the Parisians in order to become the next 'Galactico' in Madrid.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Mbappe is set to meet President of France Emmanuel Macron today, who in the past has tried at length to convince him to stay in Paris. However, that appearance is reportedly part of a meeting with Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim, with PSG chief and fellow countryman Nasser Al-Khelaifi also in attendance.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE?

    Barring a crazy turn of events, the 25-year-old will see out his final few months in the French capital before sealing his switch to Madrid. Once landed, Los Blancos boss Carlo Ancelotti will no doubt have a headache on who to drop out of Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior or Rodrygo to accommodate the World Cup-winning Frenchman.