The Nantes coach believes Kylian Mbappe joining giants Paris Saint-Germain could be good for the French league.
Kylian Mbappe’s expected move to Paris Saint-Germain would be good for Ligue 1, according to Claudio Ranieri.
Monaco star Mbappe, 18, is reportedly nearing a surprise switch to PSG, who have already added Neymar to their squad during the transfer window.
Le Parisiens 19/20 to win CL Group B
Article continues below
Editors' Picks
Juve on alert: Exiled Icardi may have already played his final game for Inter Sarri vindicated for dropping Kepa as Chelsea & Pedro impress in Spurs win Magnificent Mane takes centre stage as league leaders Liverpool put on a five-star show Lukaku sends reminder that his Man Utd career is far from over
The teenager’s departure, and to a rival, would be the latest blow to Ligue 1 champions Monaco, who have seen the likes of Bernardo Silva, Tiemoue Bakayoko and Benjamin Mendy depart.
While the signing of Mbappe would make PSG even hotter favourites to claim the title, Ranieri said the move could be a good one for the league.
“Yes it’s good. The championship can grow, Paris can grow,” the Nantes coach said on Thursday.
“The idea is to win the Champions League. It’s normal. It’s normal.”
PSG had won four consecutive league titles before Monaco claimed their first since 2000 last season.
While he denied Unai Emery’s men were certainties, Ranieri admits PSG are very likely to again be crowned champions.
“Sure? We are only sure of death,” the Italian said.
“But Paris will win, 90 per cent [chance].”