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Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis still intends to keep 23-year-old striker Kvicha Kvaratskhelia at the club, despite increased interest from PSG, journalist Fabrizio Romano reports on social network X.

According to the source, De Laurentiis intends to offer the Georgian footballer a new employment contract, which may include a release clause similar to that of Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

Earlier, the media reported that PSG had already agreed the terms of a personal contract with Kvaratskhelia. It was noted that the player could cost the French giant €100 million.

Former PSG striker Kylian Mbappe has spoken about his plans for the future.

"Italian football? You never know what will happen. I have always said that if I ever move to Italy, it will be AC Milan. As a child, I was a big fan, I always watched Serie A, every Milan match. My whole family are Milan fans," Fabrizio Romano quoted Mbappe as saying on Twitter.

The agent of Napoli forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Mamuka Djugeli, has confirmed that his client has received an offer from PSG.

"The information about the offer from Saudi Arabia is not true. We do have an offer from PSG, but it all depends on the decision of the Napoli president," Football Italia quoted Dzhugeli as saying.

According to Sky Italia, PSG offered €100 million for Kvaratskhelia.

Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe emotionally commented on the Parisians' victory in the Coupe de France and summed up his performances for the capital's club.

"We haven't won this trophy for two or three years. It is ours, it is very valuable for the players and fans. Now PSG is the record holder in this tournament. It was a great series, we played almost all the big teams and won confidently. In general, it was a great night and a great season. I hope that the kids will continue to follow PSG and the success of this great club. I hope even more young talented players will want to make a name for themselves here.

I've been thinking a lot about the last few years. It breaks my heart to think that it's over. What I had here, I will never find elsewhere. But there is something fantastic ahead of me," RMC Sport quotes Mbappe as saying.

Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe reacted succinctly to winning the French Cup in his last match for the Parisians.

"The last one," wrote Kylian Mbappe on Instagram.

It should be added that Kylian Mbappe will leave Paris Saint-Germain in the summer off-season. The Frenchman played 308 matches for the French club and scored 256 goals. This figure is a record in the history of PSG. According to media reports, Real Madrid will be Mbappe's next club.

French side Paris Saint-Germain won the French Cup. In the final match, Luis Enrique's men defeated Lyon 2-1.

French Cup final

"LYON - PARIS SAINT-GERMAIN - 1: 2 (0: 2)

Goals: O'Brien (55) - Dembele (22), Ruiz (34)

Thus, this Cup became the 15th in the history of Paris Saint-Germain. The Parisians are the leader in the number of French Cups won. We would like to add that this match was the last for striker Kylian Mbappe, who will move to a new club in the summer.

Paris Saint-Germain head coach Louis Henrique has diplomatically answered questions about a potential replacement for Kylian Mbappe.

- Mbappe's replacement? We are going to solve this problem with the whole team, as well as with players who are ready to come to Paris and make history. This is a unique club!" said Luis Enrique.

It will be recalled that on 25 May, Paris Saint-Germain beat Lyon 2-1 in the French Cup final. This match was the last for striker Kylian Mbappe, who will leave the team in the summer off-season.

Famous journalist Fabrizio Romano has confirmed that PSG are set to acquire goalkeeper Matvey Safonov from Russian side Krasnodar.

"Paris Saint-Germain is close to signing an agreement with Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov of Krasnodar! Negotiations are in the final stages for a package of 20 million euros, including additional options. The last details are to be agreed and then the deal will be signed," Romano wrote on his Twitter page.

France striker Kylian Mbappe, who is close to joining Real Madrid, will not help his country at the 2024 Olympic Games, El Partidazo de COPE reports.

According to the source, the issue of Kylian Mbappe's participation in the Olympic Games is not yet a priority for the French national team. The footballer himself is determined to join the training camp of Real Madrid as soon as possible, where the striker is expected to join in the near future.

Earlier it was reported that French President Emmanuel Macron personally took part in negotiations with the Real Madrid president regarding Kylian Mbappe's participation in the Olympic Games.

Armenian journalist Khrach Khachatryan claims on Twitter that he has information about the transfer of a Russian footballer to Paris Saint-Germain.

It is reported that PSG has made a serious request for Krasnodar goalkeeper and so-called Russian national team player Matvey Safonov and is ready to sign him for €20 million. However, there has been no official offer yet.

"Lorient became the second team to leave the French Ligue 1 at the end of the 2023/24 season.

In the match of the 34th round of the French Ligue 1, Lorient completely destroyed Clermont with a score of 5-0, but this did not allow Regis Le Brie's men to retain their registration in the top flight. "Metz, which took 16th place, was ahead of Lorient in terms of additional indicators.

Thus, at the end of the current season, Clermont and Lorient left the French Ligue 1.

Matches of the 34th round of the French championship took place. The matches were held on 19 May. Here are their results.

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