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I wanted to stay in France, says PSG's Mbappe after rejecting Real Madrid

May 23, 2022 Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe poses holding a shirt during the press conference REUTERS

Kylian Mbappe said he was convinced last year was the right time to leave Paris St Germain and join Real Madrid but the France forward said the call of home led to him signing a contract extension with the Ligue 1 champions.

Amid Real's interest, Mbappe signed a contract extension with PSG last week that will keep the 23-year-old tied with the French club until 2025.

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