French Soccer League Predictions and Discussion Thread (Ligue 1)

[RaltcoinsB]

Since two days ago PSG have arrived in Japan to carry out several pre-season matches and we can see that there are so many players brought by coach Luis Enrique to try his new strategy through this match. However, there is indeed something strange, namely that star player Kylian Mbappe is not visible in the photo and there have been reports that Kylian Mbappe was not included in the pre-season squad list this time and he was training separately with several other players. Maybe if we assume this is very closely related to the situation at PSG and Mbappe certainly doesn't want to rush into making a decision with the rumors that have been circulating.

It is now almost certain that Kylian Mbappe will leave Psg. Seems determined to sell it on psg. He did not take part in the Japan camp. There are very few teams that can budget for him at the moment. I think Mbappe can only soften his wishes for Real Madrid.

[Hvdv]

This is insanity if it is true and it is once again even more unreal than anything else has ever been unreal before... Mbappe has been offered 700 million for one season by Al-Hilal and the club from Saudi Arabia would be willing to pay 300 million to PSG and then after one year they would allow Mbappe to leave as a free agent... Is this still the soccer world or what is this?

But this is exactly what I was wondering about, what can Mbappe even do when a club is willing to pay that much money for a year? Some will say that he is rich enough already and that he should rather build a perfect career, but can he really turn down a 700 million deal while being an officially accepted free agent after that year and then he can still go to Real Madrid? No matter what sport you compare this to, but 700 million is out of this world and the best professionals in the most lucrative sports would need an entire career to earn as much from their salary.

I was read this news too that PSG has been confirmed that they were receive the offers from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal for Mbappe for 300 millions today and this is very fantastic bid which is never happend before and it's very interesting to know how Mbappe and PSG will respond to this offer whether he will accept that offer and Mbappe will playing at Al Hilal instead of Real Madrid or Mbappe will refuse it because he still want to playing at european club but Mbappe is very talented player and playing at Saudi Pro League will be a career downgrade for him so most likely he will reject that offer but for PSG this is good opportunity to sell Mbappe with expensive price because possibly this offer will come only once and rather than let him with free transfer next season maybe it's better to sell him immediately

I would not be surprised if Mbappe hesitates even now because he could make even more money than what is offered to him from Saudi Arabia. Now PSG is probably hoping for him to say yes and to take the 300 million and also save the 90 million bonus for next year, but what if Mbappe hesitates and even says no in the beginning? PSG must be ranting then as there is nothing they can do about it. But then again he doesn't really have an intention to decline such an offer from Al-Hilal when the consequence would be that he has to stay at PSG.

The offer is an incredible offer. The terms of the deal are exactly what Mbappe wanted. He will earn many times more than he earned in psg in 1 year in the Arabian league. He will probably be the highest paid football player and athlete in the world. I don't think he will say no to this offer. Saudi Arabian league teams show that every player will be brought with money.

[armanda90]

The best option for PSG would be to lower Mbappe's transfer price and sell him somewhere. The problem is that Mbappe might not agree leaving PSG for a lower salary.

Realistic option for PSG have to lower transfer price for Mbappe if won't loss him as free agent after not reach agreement extending contract, difficult for selling Mbappe to Saudi Pro League teams have give bid offer 300 million euro because Mbappe won't to play outside European teams. Problem with several european teams won't to pay more higher price than bid offer from Al Ahli and they want sign him with free transfer for next year.

Complicated with Mbappe transfer in this season, not only about highest fees transfer but also Mbappe want to earn with the same salary accept with PSG but he won't play with Saudi Pro League teams have announce will give him as most expensive salary as football around the world.
PSG still have pre season match in Japan and Mbappe removed from squad composition, if can't get done deal between PSG and Mbappe seems has bad option for Mbappe keep playing for next season.

[Litzki1990]

Since two days ago PSG have arrived in Japan to carry out several pre-season matches and we can see that there are so many players brought by coach Luis Enrique to try his new strategy through this match. However, there is indeed something strange, namely that star player Kylian Mbappe is not visible in the photo and there have been reports that Kylian Mbappe was not included in the pre-season squad list this time and he was training separately with several other players. Maybe if we assume this is very closely related to the situation at PSG and Mbappe certainly doesn't want to rush into making a decision with the rumors that have been circulating.

Although the team manager and other players are present in this photo shoot, Mbappé, one of the most reliable stars of the team, am I missing in this picture? Rumors of a club change and other factors may have prevented him from traveling to Japan with the team. This is the first tour for Luis Enrique, this tour is very important for Luis Enrique to understand the momentum of the players. Luis Enrique will surely want to make the first trip for the team one to remember. Mbappe's absence from the tour looks like he may be on his way out of the club after all.

[reagansimms]

Kylian Mbappe is a young super star that still posseses  all the required skills to end his football career as one of the greatest men to have ever played the beautiful game of football but that I don't think will be possible if he decides to go to Saudi Arabian League this very young age of his career.
The Saudi Arabian League without doubt has lured many football legends to the league but majority of all these players are above the age of 30. As far as modern football is concerned, Europe remains the only continent that is considered the home of quality foot and you have to play in Europe to be considered as a football genius

Mbappe future drama has continued to be speculated since the rift that occurred between PSG and him. Several clubs have started to be linked with Mbappe, Real Madrid is at the forefront because the player really wants to move there. The offer from the Saudi Arabian League is the sweetest spice that can benefit the media. With the news raised every day, Mbappe still remains in his stance that he wants to play for Real Madrid.
His young age and above-average qualities have made Mbappe most wanted by several big clubs. He just wants to go to Real Madrid to win something that has never been won with the club he has defended.

[shinratensei_]

Since two days ago PSG have arrived in Japan to carry out several pre-season matches and we can see that there are so many players brought by coach Luis Enrique to try his new strategy through this match. However, there is indeed something strange, namely that star player Kylian Mbappe is not visible in the photo and there have been reports that Kylian Mbappe was not included in the pre-season squad list this time and he was training separately with several other players. Maybe if we assume this is very closely related to the situation at PSG and Mbappe certainly doesn't want to rush into making a decision with the rumors that have been circulating.

Glad to see that happened to the mbappe. He deserves it as his punishment caused by he can't even put respect to the club. Mbappe acts like he was more than the owner of the club itself. It's proving how bad his personality is . Even real madrid already prepared prevention act to the bad personality owned by mbappe. I hope mbappe will not be included in the squad for the upcoming season. Let's bench Mbappe, he deserves it.. How hard he was in giving a clear statement regarding his future.

Mbappe has been also reportedly was not interesting in taking al hilal's offer. It's likely mbappe doesn't wanna go there. It seems like that personal agreement between mbappe and al hilal will be so hard to be reached. Mbappe can reject it and it will make PSG unable to get 300 millions from al hilal.
I thought that this could also become a manipulation transfer since al hilal has owned by saudi that has a good connection toward PSG's chairman nasser al khelaifi.

I hope that was not true but my feeling was saying it.

[QueenVera]

The best option for PSG would be to lower Mbappe's transfer price and sell him somewhere. The problem is that Mbappe might not agree leaving PSG for a lower salary.

Realistic option for PSG have to lower transfer price for Mbappe if won't loss him as free agent after not reach agreement extending contract, difficult for selling Mbappe to Saudi Pro League teams have give bid offer 300 million euro because Mbappe won't to play outside European teams. Problem with several european teams won't to pay more higher price than bid offer from Al Ahli and they want sign him with free transfer for next year.

Complicated with Mbappe transfer in this season, not only about highest fees transfer but also Mbappe want to earn with the same salary accept with PSG but he won't play with Saudi Pro League teams have announce will give him as most expensive salary as football around the world.
PSG still have pre season match in Japan and Mbappe removed from squad composition, if can't get done deal between PSG and Mbappe seems has bad option for Mbappe keep playing for next season.

  Yes I don't think PSG would want to lose a world class player they bought for €180m on a free transfer, they would want to cash in on him even if it means lowering their demand for his price, but the idea of Mbappe moving to the Saudi Pro League might not come through, though it's actually possible considering the news I came across yesterday that Mbappe could complete a world record move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal after Paris Saint-Germain accepted a bid of £259million for the French superstar, that's the Highest any team has gone to get a player and considering the wage bill he'll benefit I feel maybe  it seems possible.

 But come to think of it mbappe is very young and talented and moving out of Europe to play in the Saudi league  might not be good to his career, despite the huge wage he would and and other benefits that comes with it but he'll consider remaining in euro and continue to challenge for the Ballon D'or title as well try to have a champions league trophy to his name, more Al-Hilal is not the only Club after him, it is said that manchester City and Chelsea are also in demand of the French star player he could decide to move to Manchester City if they table a bid for him considering the fact that they're in the Champions League competition whereas Chelsea ain't in any Top European competition and he stand a good chance of winning the UEFA Champions league trophy with Manchester City who're the defending champions.

[Fiatless]

Since two days ago PSG have arrived in Japan to carry out several pre-season matches and we can see that there are so many players brought by coach Luis Enrique to try his new strategy through this match. However, there is indeed something strange, namely that star player Kylian Mbappe is not visible in the photo and there have been reports that Kylian Mbappe was not included in the pre-season squad list this time and he was training separately with several other players. Maybe if we assume this is very closely related to the situation at PSG and Mbappe certainly doesn't want to rush into making a decision with the rumors that have been circulating.

The club has taken a position and it seems it is final. They want him to renew his contract or leave the team this season. And it was also announced that Mbappe will not be part of the pre-season games in Japan. His future is in his hands and the clubs that want his services. PSG has accepted the $332 million offer from Al Hilal for Kylian Mbappe, it is now up to the striker to accept or reject the offer. If he accepts the offer, Mbappe will become one of the richest sportsmen in the world because the Saudi-based club is to offer 776 million dollars per season.

The offer is an incredible offer. The terms of the deal are exactly what Mbappe wanted. He will earn many times more than he earned in PSG in 1 year in the Arabian league. He will probably be the highest-paid football player and athlete in the world. I don't think he will say no to this offer. Saudi Arabian league teams show that every player will be brought with money.

Some football analysts believe that it will be early retirement for the French striker if he accepts the offer. He will have to lose out on the competitive and exciting football in Europe. The money is huge but trophies and awards supersede financial gains. When it comes to sports everything is not money.

[shogun47]

This is insanity if it is true and it is once again even more unreal than anything else has ever been unreal before... Mbappe has been offered 700 million for one season by Al-Hilal and the club from Saudi Arabia would be willing to pay 300 million to PSG and then after one year they would allow Mbappe to leave as a free agent... Is this still the soccer world or what is this?

But this is exactly what I was wondering about, what can Mbappe even do when a club is willing to pay that much money for a year? Some will say that he is rich enough already and that he should rather build a perfect career, but can he really turn down a 700 million deal while being an officially accepted free agent after that year and then he can still go to Real Madrid? No matter what sport you compare this to, but 700 million is out of this world and the best professionals in the most lucrative sports would need an entire career to earn as much from their salary.

I was read this news too that PSG has been confirmed that they were receive the offers from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal for Mbappe for 300 millions today and this is very fantastic bid which is never happend before and it's very interesting to know how Mbappe and PSG will respond to this offer whether he will accept that offer and Mbappe will playing at Al Hilal instead of Real Madrid or Mbappe will refuse it because he still want to playing at european club but Mbappe is very talented player and playing at Saudi Pro League will be a career downgrade for him so most likely he will reject that offer but for PSG this is good opportunity to sell Mbappe with expensive price because possibly this offer will come only once and rather than let him with free transfer next season maybe it's better to sell him immediately

I would not be surprised if Mbappe hesitates even now because he could make even more money than what is offered to him from Saudi Arabia. Now PSG is probably hoping for him to say yes and to take the 300 million and also save the 90 million bonus for next year, but what if Mbappe hesitates and even says no in the beginning? PSG must be ranting then as there is nothing they can do about it. But then again he doesn't really have an intention to decline such an offer from Al-Hilal when the consequence would be that he has to stay at PSG.

The offer is an incredible offer. The terms of the deal are exactly what Mbappe wanted. He will earn many times more than he earned in psg in 1 year in the Arabian league. He will probably be the highest paid football player and athlete in the world. I don't think he will say no to this offer. Saudi Arabian league teams show that every player will be brought with money.

Yes if we only consider the salary then he will be the best paid athlete in the world. I think everyone thought for a long time that the NBA or the MLB are the sports leagues where players can earn these ridiculous amounts of money, but now it also has arrived in soccer as well due to the Saudis. Imagine a basketball player being offered 700 million for a season in a country abroad, I can't think of a single player right now who would consider to say no to the offer. It is too much to reject it.

[JeffBrad12]

I have been watching the match between PSG and al nassr. The result was unbelievable. PSG was not even able making a single goal against al nassr. Im feeling skeptical with the new squad of PSG. It seems like that this squad will be even weaker compared with last season's squad.

PSG has been also doing battle against al nassr but PSG was able winning the game with good scores. The gone of messi has been giving very big impact to the performance from the club.

How can PSG with UCL next season if the new squad of PSG is was very weak like that? Im feeling doubt about that.

[bering]

PSG has gets unsatisfactory results today that playing as the favourite against Al Nassr that most of PSG fans were expected they will be able to win with big scores especially Al Nassr recent performance weren't good that they lost against Celta Vigo and Benfica with huge scores but PSG surprisingly has unable to scores which make they have to ended the match with draw result 0-0

Since the beginning of match PSG has been playing with their some of new players such as Škriniar and Asensio and they were slightly dominate the match but seems PSG players look difficult to score goals and wasted several attempts to scores goals and Luis Enrique should be evaluate this result because losing Mbappe and Neymar had a huge impact on PSG's game and it proven some of PSG strikers are still unable to adapt with Enrique strategy

[rendravolt]

Since two days ago PSG have arrived in Japan to carry out several pre-season matches and we can see that there are so many players brought by coach Luis Enrique to try his new strategy through this match. However, there is indeed something strange, namely that star player Kylian Mbappe is not visible in the photo and there have been reports that Kylian Mbappe was not included in the pre-season squad list this time and he was training separately with several other players. Maybe if we assume this is very closely related to the situation at PSG and Mbappe certainly doesn't want to rush into making a decision with the rumors that have been circulating.

Although the team manager and other players are present in this photo shoot, Mbappé, one of the most reliable stars of the team, am I missing in this picture? Rumors of a club change and other factors may have prevented him from traveling to Japan with the team. This is the first tour for Luis Enrique, this tour is very important for Luis Enrique to understand the momentum of the players. Luis Enrique will surely want to make the first trip for the team one to remember. Mbappe's absence from the tour looks like he may be on his way out of the club after all.

It is true that as you can see there is a figure missing from the photo. I think this problem must be resolved first, if it is forced later it will actually interfere with the club's performance in this pre-season. Luis Enrique certainly really wants Mbappe to be on the field with his colleagues but the problem constraints make him have to postpone this first. The momentum that Luis Enrique wants will certainly be seen through this pre-season match and little by little he will also see a difference.

Anyway, PSG just finished their first pre-season match against Al-Nassr and it was clear they couldn't do anything and even getting to Al-Nassr's goal was also very difficult. The result of this match was a goalless draw for both teams and this will certainly be a lesson learned in the next match so that PSG can get better results.

[FanEagle]

I still think that this should be accepted as soon as it was offered. A 300 million deal to the team? A 200+500 deal for Mbappe? Nobody is getting that type of payment ever and I believe that Mbappe would be mad to decline that offer, so would PSG be.

PSG is said to be close to accepting the deal, they are just telling the team to talk with Mbappe's agent, and that way he could get to talking with the team, and we all know that he doesn't want to play there because it would be like a professional footballer playing against 7 year olds for him to be there, he wants to be in a serious league and getting taken seriously and he won't be there. But if he can accept the deal, he can go back to Europe just one year later. So he has to ask Real Madrid if they would still want him if he goes there.

[makishart]

It is now almost certain that Kylian Mbappe will leave Psg. Seems determined to sell it on psg. He did not take part in the Japan camp. There are very few teams that can budget for him at the moment. I think Mbappe can only soften his wishes for Real Madrid.

All of the teams were feeling insecure after saw the first bid from al hilal. PSG was accepting an offer from al hilal. The way for mbappe to go to the al hilal become even closer. Mbappe just need to say yes for the proposal that will be sent by al hilal's delegation and he will become a new player for al hilal. Mbappe is not saying anything yet regarding it. I would like to see mbappe should not miss this opportunity. He wanna say in PSG due to the money.
He will get what he wants and he shall leave from PSG as soon as possible. I don't even see something better than accepting al hilal's offer right now. Mbappe will be creating a new world record as the most expensive player in the world.

[KTChampions]

I have been watching the match between PSG and al nassr. The result was unbelievable. PSG was not even able making a single goal against al nassr. Im feeling skeptical with the new squad of PSG. It seems like that this squad will be even weaker compared with last season's squad.
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I was expecting a similar result:

~I can assume that given the close ties between PSG and Saudi Arabia, the score in this friendly game will be more decent. Something like 3-4 in favor of PSG or even 3-3.

But I thought that there would be at least a show and a few goals scored. But the teams decided not to strain (however, I did not see the game).
As for the prospects of PSG, I think they will easily win Ligue 1, and will perform in the Champions League no worse than in the previous 2 years when they played with Messi (elimination in 1/8).

[hahay]

I have been watching the match between PSG and al nassr. The result was unbelievable. PSG was not even able making a single goal against al nassr. Im feeling skeptical with the new squad of PSG. It seems like that this squad will be even weaker compared with last season's squad.

PSG has been also doing battle against al nassr but PSG was able winning the game with good scores. The gone of messi has been giving very big impact to the performance from the club.

How can PSG with UCL next season if the new squad of PSG is was very weak like that? Im feeling doubt about that.

In fact, in the two previous matches Al Nassr suffered a big defeat by Celta Vigo and also, Al Nassr lost by Benfica. But, why PSG can't get good results like the two clubs, even though PSG have good quality too. It's really unfortunate ofcourse, as the biggest club in Ligue 1, at least PSG should be able to win big in this match too. But even so, I personally still not entirely sure whether this bad result will continue until Ligue 1 starts later. But yes, if PSG still gets bad results like this, then it won't be possible to win the Ligue 1 title either, so there will be no hope for PSG in the Champions League.

[emrecemsan]

Mbappe must be crazy not to accept that offer coming from Al-Hilal. If the details of that contract offer tied Mbappe for at least a few years there then I would understand him in case he rejects it. In the end it would be too long to stay away from European football at this young age for him. But there isn't even such situation now. He can just play for one year to get the enormous amount of money and right after that he can easily sign for Real Madrid without any obstacle ahead of him.

Al-Hilal just want him in their league to make their fans watch some quality football. I don't think staying at PSG this season is an ideal decision for him.

[rahmad2nd]

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Since two days ago PSG have arrived in Japan to carry out several pre-season matches and we can see that there are so many players brought by coach Luis Enrique to try his new strategy through this match. However, there is indeed something strange, namely that star player Kylian Mbappe is not visible in the photo and there have been reports that Kylian Mbappe was not included in the pre-season squad list this time and he was training separately with several other players. Maybe if we assume this is very closely related to the situation at PSG and Mbappe certainly doesn't want to rush into making a decision with the rumors that have been circulating.

It is now almost certain that Kylian Mbappe will leave Psg. Seems determined to sell it on psg. He did not take part in the Japan camp. There are very few teams that can budget for him at the moment. I think Mbappe can only soften his wishes for Real Madrid.

I'm pretty sure, the fact that Mbappe is not on the list of plans for the Asian tour is not the coach's will. however, the club's management did not include their star players and even trained separately. there are various scenarios if we want to review them, the most realistic scenario is to put pressure on their star player. if, indeed the club is serious about letting him go in this summer transfer window. although actually PSG is aware, that the player's decision is the determinant of extending the contract or leaving.

But if we refer to the drama that has happened, it is likely that the situation will be similar to Ronaldo when he was still with Manchester United. if in the end Mbappe stays, but is not willing to sign a new contract. so you can be sure, he will lose a lot of minutes of playing time. the most extreme scenario, Mbappe won't be played at all in the new season. by the way this is just my assumption, and does not determine the facts that will happen later.
So, let's see the Mbappe transfer saga. because apparently, the closer to the end of the transfer window, the more exciting it will be.

[hahay]

Mbappe must be crazy not to accept that offer coming from Al-Hilal. If the details of that contract offer tied Mbappe for at least a few years there then I would understand him in case he rejects it. In the end it would be too long to stay away from European football at this young age for him. But there isn't even such situation now. He can just play for one year to get the enormous amount of money and right after that he can easily sign for Real Madrid without any obstacle ahead of him.

Al-Hilal just want him in their league to make their fans watch some quality football. I don't think staying at PSG this season is an ideal decision for him.

I don't think Al-Hilal is doing that just to give their fans to watch quality football, but also to help PSG not to get a big loss. Because anyway, at this moment basically Mbappe is still willing to play at PSG but Mbappe also does not want to extend the contract. With such a situation, Al Hilal appeared who could pay big money in exchange for Mbappe to join Real Madrid in the transfer next summer. That means, Al Hilal seems to just want to help PSG, Mbappe and Real Madrid smooth out the move later.

[Minor Miner]

Mbappe must be crazy not to accept that offer coming from Al-Hilal. If the details of that contract offer tied Mbappe for at least a few years there then I would understand him in case he rejects it. In the end it would be too long to stay away from European football at this young age for him. But there isn't even such situation now. He can just play for one year to get the enormous amount of money and right after that he can easily sign for Real Madrid without any obstacle ahead of him.

Al-Hilal just want him in their league to make their fans watch some quality football. I don't think staying at PSG this season is an ideal decision for him.

I don't think Al-Hilal is doing that just to give their fans to watch quality football, but also to help PSG not to get a big loss. Because anyway, at this moment basically Mbappe is still willing to play at PSG but Mbappe also does not want to extend the contract. With such a situation, Al Hilal appeared who could pay big money in exchange for Mbappe to join Real Madrid in the transfer next summer. That means, Al Hilal seems to just want to help PSG, Mbappe and Real Madrid smooth out the move later.

Al-Hilal wants to prove that it is possible to control the whole of football with only money. That's why they are willing to spend around 1 billion for Mbappe. They want to prove their capabilities to the whole world. And if Mbappe plays for Al-Hilal this year, I'd say we'll see a lot of star players in the Saudi league in the next few years. And the Saudi League will make unprecedented improvements. The Saudi government will invest in their clubs. And in the coming season, they will try to bring in as many young players as possible. And with the amount of wages that Saudi clubs pay to players, Premier League or La Liga clubs will not be interested in paying such high wages. I think the Saudi League will emerge among the top 5 leagues in the world in the next few years.