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VIDEO: PSG's Kylian Mbappe caught on camera revealing to French president Emmanuel Macron when long-awaited Real Madrid transfer will finally be announced

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  • Mbappe currently with the French national team
  • Set to complete his move to Real Madrid
  • Official announcement could be made on Monday
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    The 25-year-old French forward, currently with the national team in preparation for the 2024 European Championship, was seen in a candid exchange with Macron at the team's camp. The interaction between Mbappe and Macron, captured and shared by French media outlet RMC Sport, showed the moment the pair were talking about the attacker's imminent transfer to Real Madrid.

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  • WHAT MBAPPE AND MACRON SAID

    The brief but telling exchange hinted that the official announcement could be made on the evening of June 3, Monday.

    Macron asked the player, "Kylian, how are you? Are you in good shape?"

    Mbappe replied: "I'm good."

    Macron then enquired: "Is it today that it's going to be announced?" to which Mbappe responded: "Tonight, tonight."

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    The transfer had been widely anticipated for quite some time, with reports suggesting that Real Madrid would confirm Mbappe's signing at the beginning of this week. Now we can expect it to happen on Monday given the information came from the player himself.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR MBAPPE?

    Real Madrid's acquisition of Mbappe is seen as a strategic move to reinforce their squad and maintain their competitive edge in both La Liga and the Champions League. The club's history of signing top-tier talent continues with Mbappe, and his addition is expected to enhance their attacking prowess significantly. It remains to be seen when Mbappe is presented at the Santiago Bernabeu after the official announcement.

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