Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) players have cast their votes for the new club captain, and it seems that Kylian Mbappe will not be assuming the role this season. According to RMC, the 24-year-old French forward finished fourth in the captaincy vote, with Marquinhos expected to retain his position as skipper for Les Parisiens.
Mbappe, who led the team as captain last season, fell behind Marquinhos, Danilo Pereira, and Prinsel Kimpembe in the voting. This outcome comes after Mbappe’s recent return to the PSG squad following a period of being frozen out by the club. The forward had informed PSG that he would not be extending his contract beyond this season, which led to a transfer dispute and him being exiled from the first team.
As for Marquinhos, the Brazilian defender is anticipated to continue as captain for PSG. He took over the role from Thiago Silva in September 2020 and has been leading the team since then. The 29-year-old has proven himself as a reliable and influential figure, thus earning the respect and support of his teammates.
Mbappe’s future at PSG remains uncertain, especially considering his contract situation and potential desire to seek new challenges elsewhere. The Frenchman made a high-profile return to his homeland this summer after playing for Barcelona. Now, he may miss out on the opportunity to wear the captain’s armband, highlighting the new direction the club is taking under Marquinhos’ leadership.
Meanwhile, PSG added another talented player to their ranks with the signing of Ousmane Dembele. The 26-year-old forward joined the club from Barcelona and is expected to form an exciting attacking lineup under the guidance of head coach Luis Enrique. Dembele expressed his ambition to win trophies with PSG and praised the club’s project and playing style.
As a Frenchman, Dembele is thrilled to play for PSG in his homeland and hopes to make the supporters and the city proud. His decision to join PSG was influenced by the trust of Coach Luis Enrique and the club’s president and sporting director. Dembele’s addition adds further firepower to PSG’s squad as they aim to achieve success domestically and on the European stage.
Overall, while Mbappe’s captaincy hopes may have been dashed, PSG continues to build a strong team with Marquinhos leading the way and the exciting addition of Dembele. With their ambitions set on winning trophies, PSG fans can look forward to an enthralling season ahead.
