Kylian Mbappe has officially announced his decision to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, concluding a seven-year tenure with Les Parisiens.
With earlier rumors hinting at his decision not to renew his contract with the club, Mbappe has now confirmed his departure to both the Paris Saint-Germain hierarchy and the public, marking the end of an era for the France national team captain.
Mbappe took to his X account to share a heartfelt video, revealing his decision to depart PSG, while expressing gratitude to the Paris club’s fans for their unwavering support throughout the years.
Watch the video as posted on X:
🔴🔵👋🏻 Mbappé announces in public for the first time that he’s leaving PSG in June.
He will say goodbye to the fans on Sunday. 🇫🇷
⏳⚪️ #RealMadridpic.twitter.com/jMXpoN7eeB
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 10, 2024
Kylian Mbappe’s remarkable journey at Paris Saint-Germain
Kylian Mbappe’s illustrious journey at Paris Saint-Germain began in 2017, following a stellar breakthrough as a teenager in Ligue 1 and the UEFA Champions League with Monaco.
He made an immediate impact, scoring 26 goals in 44 appearances during his breakthrough season with Monaco before joining PSG, initially on loan, and later in a €180 million deal, becoming the most expensive teenager in football history.
Mbappe repaid PSG’s faith in him with distinction, playing a pivotal role in securing six Ligue 1 titles during his seven-year tenure at the club. Notably, he claimed the top scorer award in all but one campaign with the record champions.
Kylian Mbappe’s next destination
In his remarkable stint at PSG, Mbappe emerged as the club’s record goalscorer in both Ligue 1 and all competitions, amassing an impressive tally of 255 goals in 306 appearances. However, Mbappe recently announced his departure from PSG, marking a significant moment in his career.
Hinting at his next club destination, Mbappe revealed his decision to leave his native France for the first time, sparking widespread speculation of a potential move to LaLiga giants Real Madrid. Rumors of Mbappe’s transfer to Real Madrid have been circulating for months, gaining momentum as his departure from PSG became increasingly apparent.
