Soccer-PSG's Mbappe unfazed by transfer speculation

Soccer Football - Champions League - Group F - Newcastle United v Paris St Germain - St James' Park, Newcastle, Britain - October 4, 2023 Paris St Germain's Kylian Mbappe reacts REUTERS/Carl Recine/File Photo

(Reuters) - Paris St Germain forward Kylian Mbappe said he would not let speculation over his future at the Ligue 1 club pollute his performances on the pitch.

Earlier this year, Mbappe said he would not renew his contract at PSG, which expires at the end of the 2023-24 season when he could leave Paris for free. The France captain has been linked with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.