French football superstar Kylian Mbappe has denied reports suggesting he has asked to leave Paris Saint-Germain in January amid reports of a relationship breakdown with teammates and club executives.
Mbappe looked destined for the Spanish capital after he was the subject of a £154million bid by Real Madrid in the summer before u-turning on his future to sign a new £650,000-per-week deal with PSG until 2025.
But just five months into his new contract, Mbappe's future was cast into doubt as reports emerged stating that the 23-year-old wanted to leave the Parisians as soon as possible and was even considering terminating his contract to do so.
Now the striker has broken his silence following PSG's 1-0 win over Marseille that keeps the club unbeaten at the top of the Ligue 1 table.
Speaking to RMC Sport, Mbappe admitted he is committed to the French champions and has never asked to leave.
'I'm very happy. I never asked for my departure in January,' he said.
'The info that came out on the day of the match (against Benfica) I I didn't understand. I was just as shocked as everyone else.
'There are people who may think I'm involved in this, but I'm not involved, I was taking a nap.
'My entourage was at my little brother's game, all the people who take care of me weren't there so we were flabbergasted when we heard about it.
'Afterwards, we had to deal with it, there was a game to play. Just to say that it is completely wrong and I am very happy'.
The World Cup winner is viewed as being one of football's next generational talents alongside Manchester City's Erling Haaland and is widely expected to leave France at some point in his career.
His relationship with his teammates is allegedly at an all-time low with a large majority of the dressing room said to be angered by Mbappe's attitude and the power he was given by club chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi.
The club's star man reportedly now only has the backing of his fellow French teammates Presnel Kimpembe, Nordi Mukiele and Hugo Ekitike, along with Achraf Hakimi.
Mbappe didn't speak about his rumoured dressing room breakdown but stated that 'you know what you are getting into' when you join PSG.
'When you play at PSG, you know what you're getting into, what it's going to involve for good and for bad.
'You have to be ready. Those who come here know, we warn them,' he said.