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Kylian Mbappe’s anticipated contract extension will bring significant change to Paris Saint-Germain with doubt cast over the futures of Leonardo and Mauricio Pochettino by former midfielder Jerome Rothen.
It was widely reported on Saturday that World Cup-winning forward Mbappe had opted to snub Real Madrid and prolong his stay at PSG for another three years.
The news was shortly followed by claims it could spell the end of Leonardo’s tenure as sporting director, while Pochettino’s position as head coach was also brought into question.
Former France international Rothen thinks the process with Mbappe has brought issues that need fixing to PSG’s attention, and that they will be sorted as part of the agreement.
“I think all his questions have been answered and that changes will be announced. By agreeing to extend, he will make things change,” Rothen told RMC Sport.
“He can’t be seen as the one that will make heads roll. The project of Leonardo, the sporting director, was a failure and on a downward trajectory.
“If Mbappe wants a new sporting project, automatically you have heads that will roll. There will be a lot of departures, and I even think that some will be surprised at who goes.
“The leaders have become aware of the situation and all the dissatisfaction of the supporters will be lifted. This is good news for everyone.”
PSG conclude their triumphant Ligue 1 campaign at home to Metz on Sunday.
