Kylian Mbappe could end huge contract and spark bidding war... not the one you might imagine

Copy linkFacebookXPinterestEmailShare this article 0Join the conversationFollow usAdd us as a preferred source on GoogleNewsletterFour Four TwoGet FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.You are now subscribedYour newsletter sign-up was successfulWant to add more newsletters?Five times a weekFourFourTwo DailyFantastic football content straight to your inbox! From the latest transfer news, quizzes, videos, features and interviews with the biggest names in the game, plus lots more.Signup +Once a week...And its LIVE!Sign up to our FREE live football newsletter, tracking all of the biggest games available to watch on the device of your choice. Never miss a kick-off!Signup +Join the clubGet full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in.Subscribe to our newsletterKylian Mbappe may end his long-time contract with Nike in July, prompting a bidding war for the Frenchmans signature.Kylian Mbappe made the move to Real Madrid from PSG in 2024, scoring 83 goals in 97 appearances for the La Liga giants.Despite his impressive individual form, Real Madrid are on the brink of a second successive trophyless season in a row, currently down 2-1 on aggregate in their Champions League quarter-final clash against Bayern Munich.Article continues below You may like Kylian Mbappe given injury update ahead of 'possible operation' - with World Cup and Manchester City clash on the horizon Former Liverpool man on the first time he caught a glimpse of Kylian Mbappe as a youngster Champions League to DITCH star ball design, in biggest brand shift for decades The race for Kylian Mbappes signature beginsKylian Mbappe signed his contract with Nike when the Frenchman was a French boy, 19 years ago at the age of just eight.According to Lequipe, that contract is set to expire on July 31 of this year, prompting pursuits from rival brands to obtain the Frenchmans signature.Attempts from Adidas and Under Armour have been described as aggressive, while Nike is stepping up their efforts to retain the forward.Mbappe, who ranked at No.2 in FourFourTwo's list of the Top 10 Nike athletes, is reportedly being offered terms from Nike's competitors that have never been seen before in football.Get FourFourTwo NewsletterThe best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.In March, a report from Le Parisien revealed that the Real Madrid superstar has no intention of renewing his deal with Nike once it expires in summer, stating that the chances of an extension are practically zero.Nike reportedly pay Mbappe a staggering 14 million each year, and rival brands have been waiting patiently for their moment to pounce since the Frenchman first burst onto the scene for Monaco in 2015.The then 16-year-old attacker became the youngest first team player in Monaco's history, breaking Thierry Henry's record from 1994.Kylian Mbappe took the world by storm when he joined PSG in 2017, going on to record 256 goals and 110 assists in just over 300 appearances for the Ligue 1 side.His performances at the World Cup in both 2018 and 2022, two of which rank in FourFourTwo's Top 100 individual performances of all time, further elevated him to superstar status.The Frenchman will return to Champions League action tonight for his latest club, as Real Madrid look to overturn a one goal deficit away at the Allianz Arena.TOPICSReal MadridPSGMonacoFranceChampions LeagueWorld CupLa LigaLigue 1Kedar BayleySocial Links NavigationFreelance WriterKedar Bayley is a trained journalist specialising in culture reporting. As a fan of Liverpool FC,he writes on the Reds often. Knowledgable about all things sports, cinema and television,you can find his words in Screen International, FourFourTwo, Manchester Evening News and more.