The issue of Kylian Mbappé’s image rights has once again been one of the topics of the week within the French Football Federation. This Tuesday, the PSG striker met with Noël Le Graet, president of the highest body in French football, in addition to his mother, Fayza Lamari, and his lawyer, Delphine Verheyden, to settle the issues of his contract with the French team.
The meeting, according The Team, It was fruitful for both parties. Le Graet appeared alone at the meeting to show that he wanted to take on the negotiations personally and in a gesture towards Mbappé. One of the topics discussed was to review the agreement signed by all internationals who have joined the French team since 2010. Both Mbappé’s entourage and Le Graet approached positions and a statement was even expected on Tuesday afternoon, but in the end it did not occur.
The player’s environment, in addition, clarified their positions to The Team late Tuesday night: “It has been understood that this agreement requires changes to be in line with the evolution of the sport and modes of communication. Discussions will intensify to come up with a new version of the agreement before the next World Cup.”
For his part, Le Graet acknowledged that the negotiations have not ended and that they will continue in the coming weeks: “Negotiations will continue. The mood was very constructive. In fact, we had agreed together on a statement on some points. The text that Kylian’s advisers finally proposed to me offended me a little. This agreement does not only affect Kylian, but all the players of the French team. We must not forget all the partners who give us a lot of money. I decided to put Ms. Verheyden in direct contact with Mr. Yves Wehrli, who is the Federation’s lawyer and who drafted this agreement more than ten years ago. I agree that it should be reviewed from time to time. But I repeat: this text concerns all players. I would like to make it clear that Kylian has never asked for more money for himself. There is no position of strength on his part in the financial aspect. We will take our time to do things right.”