On the other hand, Leonardo admitted that he had hoped Kylian Mbappe would leave PSG during the same period. When Mbappe renewed his contract, he had certain conditions for staying, but Leonardo did not agree with them. He stated that he would have preferred Mbappe to leave, but ultimately, there was no conflict between him and the Qatar owners of the club.

Leonardo also expressed his perspective on why Mbappe chose to stay at PSG, despite his desire to leave for Real Madrid. He believed that Mbappe's decision was driven by his loyalty to the club, rather than any financial considerations. According to Leonardo, a player should never be prioritized over the club's interests.