In the midst of the ongoing transfer saga surrounding Kylian Mbappé and Real Madrid, PSG has confirmed that Marquinhos will retain his position as the team’s captain, as reported by. The Brazilian center-back, who took the reins from Thiago Silva three years ago, continues to lead the team after a discreet squad poll conducted by PSG.
According to RMC Sport, PSG players underwent a second round of captaincy voting, and Marquinhos emerged as the preferred choice to continue wearing the armband. This decision was made despite Marquinhos facing challenges during an inconsistent season and a significant squad overhaul during the summer.
In the captaincy vote results, midfielder Danilo Pereira secured the second position, followed by former captain Presnel Kimpembe. Kylian Mbappé, the French superstar forward, stood fourth in the captaincy poll. This places him in the list of vice-captains, enabling him to lead the team in the absence of those ahead of him in certain matches.
Mbappé’s future at PSG remains a heavily speculated topic as his contract expires next summer and his desire to join Real Madrid becomes evident. PSG is reported to have indicated their willingness to let Kyabola depart if Real Madrid submits an offer of €250 million before the transfer window closes. However, the Spanish club has been reluctant to meet these demands.
Amidst this uncertainty, Mbappé has made a strong return to PSG’s first team after resolving differences with the club’s leadership. He showcased his strength by netting a goal against Toulouse. As PSG prepares to face Lens on Saturday, Mbappé’s focus may contribute to the team’s success on the field, whether or not he wears the captain’s armband.
The captaincy announcement from PSG comes against the backdrop of the Kylian Mbappé transfer saga and was first published on ClutchPoints.
