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Kylian Mbappe wanted to leave PSG in July, but club refused

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Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe during training [Reuters, Benoit Tessier]

French superstar Kylian Mbappe wanted to leave Paris St Germain in July amid heavy interest from top European clubs, mainly Real Madrid.

Mbappe, who resorted to staying at the Parc des France for another season, spoke to RMC Sport in an interview set to aired on Tuesday, and confirmed he requested to exit the club.

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