Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly called a crisis meeting amid rising tensions between star duo Kylian Mbappe and Neymar.
According to GFFN, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Kylian Mbappe has made his decision concerning the future of Brazilian teammate Neymar. The French World Cup winner is believed to now possess veto powers at the Parc des Princes, and Neymar might be the first to feel those powers.
The players will have a conversation "very soon," according to French sports newspaper L'Equipe, so they can put this latest chapter of their deteriorating relationship behind them.
According to L'Equipe, the 23-year-old "would not have been against the idea" of the Brazilian being moved on this summer, contrary to some initial reports.
Since Lionel Messi joined the team last summer, their relationship has become increasingly strained.
Mbappe is left out in the cold since the mutually beneficial friendship that the two once shared has been reserved for Neymar and the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner.
On Saturday night, tensions increased once more after Neymar 'liked' a string of tweets that suggested Mbappe's penalty-taking responsibilities were a part of his contractual rights.
In Saturday's 5-2 victory over Montpellier, Christophe Galtier's team had a chance to take the lead via penalty kick, but Mbappe's attempt was saved. The Brazilian is widely regarded as the club's best spot-kick taker.
Shortly after, PSG was given a second penalty, which Neymar successfully converted in front of the attentive Frenchman.
Fans criticized Mbappe for losing his cool during the game when he abruptly stopped moving amid a ferocious PSG counterattack in which new player Vitinha chose to pass to Messi rather than Mbappe, who responded by throwing his hands in the air and coming to a grinding halt.
Even while teammates gathered around the 23-year-old to celebrate his close-range goal that gave him his first season goal in the second half, his subdued reaction conveyed a different tale.
The World Cup winner reportedly wants to learn what he can from Messi and sees him as the most vital member of the squad at the moment. While Neymar was also meant to serve a similar goal, it seems like the golden boy of French football is done with the Brazilian.
As PSG's new head coach, Christophe Galtier's first significant task will be to put an end to the controversy that is drawing unfavorable attention to the team.
Prior to a crucial season for the team, Galtier will need to figure out a method to bring his talents together.
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