Monaco head coach Leonardo Jardim admits that Arsenal and Liverpool target Kylian Mbappe has the ability to play for a big club but he wants him to continue at the Stade Louis II for the time being.
The 18-year-old striker is the hottest young talent in world football at the moment, with clubs such as Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Arsenal prepared to break the bank to sign him.
Real Madrid are the favourites to nab the young French striker this summer, with the player reportedly informing Monaco that he would only leave for a transfer to the Bernabeu.
Jardim believes Mbappe has time on his hands to move to a big club in the future and is certain that the striker has the ability to play for one of the big names even today.
But he wants the youngster to stay at Monaco for the time being and continue his development with the Ligue 1 champions.
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Jardim told French broadcaster Canal+: “He has plenty of time to join a big club.
“He can play for a big club today, but I would like him to continue at Monaco.
“He is a two-year project for us.”
Mbappe played a major role in Monaco winning Ligue 1 for the first time in 17 years last season and also produced eye-catching performances in the Champions League.
