Mbappe informs PSG that he intends to leave

• Mbappe set to leave PSG in summer
• Move to Real Madrid looks likely
• Mbappe departure could lead to shift in strategy for PSG

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Mbappe set to leave PSG this summer: Forward informs club of his intentions

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker Kylian Mbappe has informed the club of his intention to part ways at the conclusion of the current season. The 25-year-old French forward’s contract with the Ligue 1 champions is nearing its end, and he has been strongly linked with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Mbappe’s future at PSG has been subject to intense speculation, especially after a standoff between the player and the club last summer. At one point, Mbappe was excluded from the first-team squad and omitted from PSG’s pre-season tour of Asia. However, both parties reached an agreement to ensure PSG’s interests were protected in Mbappe’s eventual departure.

The terms of Mbappe’s exit from PSG are yet to be finalised. He has a one-year extension clause in his contract, suggesting that his departure will involve negotiations for a transfer fee or other financial arrangements.

While PSG had hoped to retain Mbappe, his departure appears imminent as the club aims to transition towards a younger squad and move away from the ‘Galacticos’ strategy. This approach has already seen the departures of Lionel Messi and Neymar since the previous season.

Mbappe, who played a pivotal role in France’s 2018 World Cup triumph, is estimated to earn around €200 million per year (£171 million). His departure will undoubtedly leave a significant void in PSG’s attacking lineup.

PSG currently lead the French league by 11 points and is set to face Nice in the quarter-finals of the domestic cup. Additionally, the club secured a 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 encounter, with Mbappe netting the opener.

Throughout his tenure at PSG, Mbappe has been a prolific scorer, contributing 243 goals and 93 assists in 290 games. He has helped the club secure five Ligue 1 titles since joining as an 18-year-old from Monaco in 2017.

Despite his success, Mbappe’s relationship with PSG has faced challenges. Last summer, he declined a move to Real Madrid when he signed a contract extension with PSG. However, he has since expressed his desire to seek new opportunities elsewhere.

Mbappe’s impending departure marks the end of an era for PSG and sets the stage for a potentially transformative move to Real Madrid or another top European club.