Monaco accuse clubs of making illegal contact with Mbappe: Threatens to report to FIFA

The French club have accused clubs interested in Kylian Mbappé of making unauthorized contact with the player and his entourage.

The 18 year old enjoyed a great debut season with the French side, scoring 26 goals in 44 appearances, leading his team to the French title and a semi-final spot in the Champions League. 

AS MONACO regretfully notice that European football clubs made contacts with Mbappé without its authorization.https://t.co/eTdmgefBko

— AS Monaco EN (@AS_Monaco_EN) July 20, 2017

Notably Manchester City, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain have been linked with the 18 year old.

AS MONACO regretfully notice that « important » European football clubs made contacts with Kylian Mbappé (and his entourage) without its authorization.

 Monaco said in an official statement.

To put an end to this unacceptable situation, AS Monaco consider asking the French Football League (Ligue de Football Professionnel) and the FIFA to commit disciplinary procedures against clubs offenders.

The club concluded.

According to FIFA rules, Clubs intending to engage in contact talks with a player must get permission from his parent club before doing such.

Real Madrid have agreed a deal to sell Alvaro Morata to Chelsea. Morata’s departure could prompt Real Madrid’s hunt for another striker.