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PSG fall apart with Mbappe as club put him up for sale
PSG fall apart with Mbappe as club put him up for sale
French Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain have dropped star forward Kylian Mbappe from their pre-season squad for a Japan tour as both parties battle it out over the player’s future, Peoples Gazette understands.
The 24-year-old had last month told the club that he is not planning to extend his current contract, which runs out next summer. This leaves PSG with no choice but to sell the player in the ongoing transfer window or lose him for free.
Mbappe has repeatedly said he has no intention of leaving Parc des Princes this summer, but the club is unwilling to lose its investment and subsequently informed the player weeks ago to either extend his contract before July 15 or prepare to leave this summer.
The decision to drop the player from the pre-season squad is in view of PSG’s preparations for life without Mbappe, as the club has now put the French forward up for sale and is willing to listen to offers.
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PSG are said to have felt “betrayed” as the club believed Mbappe already has an agreement with Real Madrid to join the Los Blancos for free in 2024. In 2021, Madrid saw their €220 million bid for the player rejected, with the forward signing an extension.
Many clubs have also been linked with Mbappe, including Liverpool and Manchester United, but a deal with the Theatre of Dreams is deemed not feasible due to the club’s present financial constraints.
Also, multiple sources, including The Athletic, are reporting that teams in the Saudi Pro League have expressed interest in signing the player in what would be a world record transfer fee, but there is no indication from the player’s camp that the forward is interested in the move.
They said Saudi deal-makers are ready to sanction a move for Mbappe to the Middle Eastern country, even if it is just for one season and then join Real Madrid, which has been the player’s ultimate priority for a long time.
PSG fall apart with Mbappe as club put him up for sale
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Osimhen to end season with us, despite Jan exit clause – Galatasaray
Osimhen to end season with us, despite Jan exit clause – Galatasaray
Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has confirmed that Victor Osimhen’s loan from Napoli includes a clause allowing the striker to join one of his interested clubs during the January transfer window.
At a press conference on Sunday, Buruk stated that the 25-year-old Super Eagles’ forward plans to end the season with the Turkish giants.
Osimhen’s future was widely discussed over the summer, and he ultimately signed with Galatasaray on the last day of the transfer window following unsuccessful moves to Al-Ahli and Chelsea.
He said, ”Osimhen has the intention of staying here until the end of the season. He also wants to stay; he said the same thing at the beginning.
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“There is a clause there, but it doesn’t matter; he said he will stay. There is a clause about transfers in January. This clause has different things.
“The important thing is the player. The player who decides. That’s why Osimhen says he will stay here. He said the same thing when he came.
“If the player wants to stay, Galatasaray will do whatever it takes to keep him, even if it means pushing the limits financially. While an immediate transfer seems unlikely, a move could happen at the end of the season,” he said.
Osimhen has made an immediate impact in Istanbul, scoring eight goals and providing four assists in just nine appearances across all competitions.
Osimhen to end season with us, despite Jan exit clause – Galatasaray
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How much is Mike Tyson, Jake Paul getting paid for the fight?
How much is Mike Tyson, Jake Paul getting paid for the fight?
Jake Paul, a former child star and social media influencer who began his professional boxing career in 2020, on Saturday secured a victory against former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson in a boxing bout.
The fight was livestreamed worldwide on Netflix, and Paul won by unanimous decision.
While the outcome surprised some, the financial stakes were just as intense as the match itself, with both fighters set to earn huge sums for their efforts.
How much is Mike Tyson being paid for the fight?
Mike Tyson, widely regarded as one of the greatest boxers in history, is 58 years old and has an estimated net worth of $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
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While this figure is modest compared to the hundreds of millions Tyson earned during his career, including $400 million in fight purses according to Forbes, he’s also made a remarkable comeback after declaring bankruptcy in 2013 at age 37.
Although promoters did not disclose Tyson’s exact earnings from the fight, reports from sources like DraftKings Network estimate he will earn around $20 million.
This figure is comparable to the amount Tyson earned for his 1988 match against Michael Spinks, which had a record purse at the time (worth approximately $53 million today when adjusted for inflation). That fight ended in just 91 seconds, with Tyson knocking out the previously undefeated Spinks.
How much is Jake Paul being paid for the fight?
Jake Paul, 27, is expected to earn approximately $40 million, according to estimates from DraftKings Network and other sources. This is double the amount Tyson is projected to make. One reason for this disparity may be Paul’s status as a top social media influencer, with 27 million followers on Instagram alone. Additionally, Paul is the co-founder of Most Valuable Promotions (MVP), the company promoting the fight in partnership with Netflix.
Paul’s net worth is estimated at $80 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
How much is Mike Tyson, Jake Paul getting paid for the fight?
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I don’t think so – Mike Tyson on boxing retirement after loss to Paul
I don’t think so – Mike Tyson on boxing retirement after loss to Paul
After his defeat to Jake Paul, 58-year-old boxing legend Mike Tyson indicated that he has no immediate plans to retire
This is just as he had praises for Paul who he stood toe-to-toe with till the final round and ultimately lost to by a unanimous decision.
“I’m really happy. He was a good fighter and well prepared,” Mike Tyson said. “I didn’t prove anything to anyone. Just to myself.”
Asked on a knee brace that he wore for the fight, Tyson said: “I can’t use that as an excuse or wouldn’t have been in there.”
Asked if this was the end for Tyson in the ring, he concluded: “I don’t think so.”
Mike Tyson’s controversial return to boxing ended in a one-sided defeat on Friday, with Youtuber-turned-prizefighter Jake Paul cruising to victory by unanimous decision against the heavyweight icon in Texas.
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Tyson, 58, barely landed a punch during the eight-round bout at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, with Paul winning by big margins on all three cards — 80-72, 79-73 and 79-73.
Paul, 27, used his superior speed and movement to dominate the ageing Tyson with ease, and had the former undisputed heavyweight champion in trouble after landing a flurry of punches in the third round.
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