Mbappe enthusiastic to stay in home city and play for PSG

CAIRO – 6 September 2017: Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) introduced their new player, Kylian Mbappe to their fans on Wednesday. The player showed his enthusiasm to return to Paris and play for their giants, PSG.

“It's a great pleasure to join one of the biggest clubs in the world, it was important not to leave France. I spoke with my family and it was important to return to the city where I grew up,” Mbappe told the press during his presentation.

Mbappe, who was born in 1998, grew up in Paris’ suburbs, and followed PSG as a kid, cultivating a dream to play for the club.

When asked about Neymar da Silva’s transfer to Paris, Mbappe said, “We all know the player and what he is, having him is an advantage, but I was interested in the club's sporting project before Neymar arrived.”

Mbappe added, “I can play in any attack position. I have a lot to learn from the players here in Paris.”

Mbappe, 19, joined Paris Saint-Germain from their opposing team, Monaco for €180 million ($215 million).