Leonardo: Nasser and other Paris senior management worked hard; he resigned because he did not want to renew Mbappe s contract

Hupu reported on November 20 that former Paris Saint-Germain sports director Leonardo accepted an online interview with AfterRMC program.

Leonardo believes that Paris' transfer operation after winning the Champions League went well, but he does not agree with letting go of Donnarumma.

"After winning the Champions League, how would I organize the transfer window? To be honest, they did a good job, but I would keep Donnarumma," he said.

He said that the club management was very friendly to him and the players, and he believed that they did their best to create a healthy environment within the team.

"To be honest, I won't name names because I don't want to start a fight, but the club owners are really good people. Seriously, compared to some of the other executives, the Qataris are angels. Imagine if it was a different management team... They are so kind.

The management gives everything for the players. Every club has its own atmosphere and sometimes I hear people say 'Nasser is like this...' No, he is not like that. Running a club is a daily management process, every day, every detail."

So, why did he leave Paris?

"Mbappé should have left in 2021. He should leave because he wants to leave. If he wants to leave, he can leave!

I think I am this kind of director (who will not force people to stay). You can't say 'no, please stay', right For me, this is absolutely not possible.

But more importantly, when he renewed his contract, he came with some conditions that I couldn't accept. It's not a matter of money. He stayed because he was a Parisian, but he wanted to go to Real Madrid."