Mbappe’s relative says player will sign for Arsenal because of Wenger not Champions League
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- Jun 22, 2017
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A close relative of Kylian Mbappe, has admitted the Monaco striker could join Arsenal this summer, even with the Gunners not playing in the Champions League next season.
Manager Arsene Wenger was close to signing Mbappe last summer, but the 18-year-old decided to stay one more year. He went on to score 26 goals in all competitions and is now attracting attention from Europe’s elite.
Barcelona and Real Madrid are both keen on Mbappe too and it was feared that the France international might snub Arsenal for a bigger club playing in the Champions League.
Speaking to French publication, Le Parisien, the relative said: “Wenger is a great man. If Kylian signs for Arsenal tomorrow, it will be for him.
“He knows how to shape young players and especially the former strikers of the French team, Thierry Henry and Nicolas Anelka.
“The Europa League is not an obstacle in itself.”
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