Kylian Mbappe has now reportedly been told to reject Real Madrid after being heavily linked with a move to the LALIGA giants.
Former Arsenal and France star Samir Nasri has advised the 24-year-old to remain the "king" of his village by staying at Paris Saint-Germain.
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The les Bleus captain has been heavily linked with a move to Real in recent seasons, and many believe he is set to join the Spanish outfit at the end of this season.
Reports have also suggested, however, that the possibility of Mbappe signing a new contract at the Parc des Princes has not completely been ruled out just yet, and Nasri feels the 2018 FIFA World Cup winner should pen a new deal instead of making the move to Spain.
"If he leaves, it will leave a hole, but with the budget, they will be able to recruit other players – who will not be Mbappe, that is clear. But today, he has such importance, whether in the French team or with his club," the former Manchester City midfielder told JDD.
"Already two years ago, I said he was the best player in the world. I still think so.
"He is from the Paris region: I, in his place, I would stay at PSG, instead of going to Madrid, to win the 50th Champions League for Real.
"If Olympique Marseille had been owned by Qatar when I was at the club, I would never have left.
"I think it is better to be the king in your village."
It is also said that while a contract extension has not been dismissed, Les Parisiens are not desperate for a large fee for the forward due to him electing, earlier this season, to give up the £87 million (R1.9 billion) loyalty bonus he would have received at the end of his current contract.
The prospect of landing one of the world's biggest stars on a free transfer has reportedly whetted Real's appetite, ramping up speculation that talks regarding the forward's potential switch to the Santiago Bernabeu have already taken place.
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However, Los Blancos released a statement on the weekend in which they stated that "these stories are absolutely false and said negotiations, with a player who belongs to PSG, have not taken place".
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