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Report: Kylian Mbappe turns down Al-Hilal, another PSG star joins the Saudi club

Kylian Mbappe has reportedly rejected Al-Hilal's astonishing deal, but another Paris Saint-Germain star is understood to be on his way to Saudi Arabia.

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July 27, 2023 01:18PM EDT

Kylian Mbappe reportedly had an incredible offer on the table from Al-Hilal, who looked willing to sign him on a record-breaking deal. However, L’Equipe claims that the PSG superstar decided to reject the Saudi club’s proposal.

The Frenchman could have become the highest-paid athlete on Earth after Paris Saint-Germain accepted a €300 million bid from the Riyadh-based outfit, who were reportedly ready to pay Mbappe a €200m annual salary that could go up to €700m with commercial deals and image rights.

However, the 24-year-old has seemingly rejected to even discuss a move to the Gulf State. But according to Fabrizio Romano, that didn’t prevent Al-Hilal from landing another PSG star.

Report: Al-Hilal agree on terms with PSG star Marco Verratti

The transfer market expert reported on Wednesday that Al-Hilal is closing in on an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain for the signing of Italian midfielder Marco Verratti on a three-year deal.

While signing Mbappe may have been the top priority, this is still a great move for the Saudi Pro League. Al-Hilal have already landed the likes of Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Ruben Neves and Malcom this summer.

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After more than a decade in the French capital, Verratti would be ready to pack his bags and join the list of world-renowned superstars who took their talents to Saudi Arabia ahead of the 2023-24 season.

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