French football striker Kylian Mbappé has announced his departure from Paris St-Germain at the end of the current season. The 25-year-old striker disclosed this monumental decision through a heartfelt video shared across his social media platforms.
“I’ve always said that I would speak with you when the time comes,” Mbappé expressed in the emotional clip. “It’s my last year at Paris St-Germain. I will not extend and the adventure will come to an end in a few weeks.”
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The impending departure of Mbappé marks the conclusion of a remarkable chapter in PSG’s history. Having joined the club from Monaco for a staggering £165.7m in August 2017, Mbappé carved his legacy as PSG’s record goalscorer, notching an impressive tally of 255 goals.
Reflecting on his journey with the club, Mbappé remarked, “It allowed me to arrive here, to have my first experience in a club with a lot of pressure, to grow as a player of course, by being alongside some of the best in history, some of the greatest champions.”
However, despite signing a two-year contract extension last season, Mbappé’s departure became inevitable after he declined to agree to an additional 12 months. His decision to move on was fueled by a quest for a fresh challenge after seven illustrious years with the Parisian giants.
Mbappé’s destination post-PSG has been a subject of fervent speculation, with reports strongly linking him to a move to Real Madrid. According to sources, the French striker is poised to ink a lucrative five-year deal with the Spanish powerhouse, accompanied by a signing-on bonus of £128m and a percentage of image rights.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has already envisioned Mbappé’s pivotal role in the team, considering his electrifying presence on the field. Ancelotti plans to integrate Mbappé into the squad’s dynamic setup, alongside talents like Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr.
As Mbappé bids farewell to PSG, he hints the club that holds a special place in his heart. “I won’t be a player any more but I will watch every game. I tried to give the best version of myself during those seven years,” Mbappé concluded, expressing his enduring affection for the club.
With the stage set for a new chapter in his illustrious career, Kylian Mbappé’s departure from PSG marks the end of an era and the dawn of a thrilling new adventure with Real Madrid.
