Mbappe happy to be at PSG, claims Ekitike

Kylian Mbappe is happy at Paris Saint-Germain, team-mate Hugo Ekitike claimed despite fresh reports the France star wants to leave the club.

Mbappe, who scored a penalty in Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Benfica, is said to feel betrayed by the club hierarchy and is seeking a move in January.

Despite intense speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid in the previous transfer window, Mbappe instead decided to stay with the French champions.

But Mbappe is reportedly once more seeking an exit, citing his unhappiness that the club broke several promises they made when he signed his new three-year contract in May.

But speaking after the stalemate with the Benfica, striker Ekitike said: “I often talk with Kylian [Mbappe], I know that he is happy to be at the club.”

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Ekitike, who turned down a transfer to Newcastle United to move from Reims to PSG, came off the bench to make his Champions League debut against Benfica.

He added: “The Champions League is something magical. Last year I watched it on television so participating in it and having those first minutes is something beautiful.”

And looking forward, Ekitike is excited about a potential partnership with Mbappe and the chance to develop.

“I think it [getting to play with Mbappe] would be not bad at all,” he said.

“I came here as a project over several years where I have to progress. I think I’m in the perfect club for that.”

PSG are joint-top of Group H after four games with Benfica also on eight points. They face Maccabi Haifa next week as they look to secure qualification to the knockout stages.