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‘I am an optimist’ - Pochettino hopeful of new Mbappe deal for PSG

Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino remains optimistic that Kylian Mbappe will sign a new deal with the club.

Out of contract in 2022, Mbappe could depart the Ligue 1 side in the summer if no new deal is agreed.

Real Madrid are thought to be interested in the forward, who scored twice as PSG secured a dramatic 3-2 win over Saint-Etienne on Sunday.

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What did he say?

Speaking about Mbappe’s future, Pochettino told Canal+: “I am an optimist, and I hope that the best players at the club, in this case Kylian, will stay here.