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Kylian Mbappe officially his upcoming departure from Paris Saint-Germain in a video uploaded on social media on Friday.
While the superstar’s future has been well-known for months now, Mbappe finally confirmed the news ahead of PSG’s final home match of the season.
A farewell ceremony is set to take place on Sunday as the Ligue 1 champions face Toulouse. PSG has two additional matches remaining in the campaign, but they are both away from home.
Mbappe will depart the club as their record goalscorer. The Frenchman has netted 255 goals in 306 total games during his seven seasons in Paris. His goals have directly contributed to PSG’s six league titles and five domestic cups.
Nevertheless, the star is set to depart the team without delivering them an elusive UEFA Champions League trophy.
Mbappe is now expected to join Spanish side Real Madrid in June. The current LaLiga winners have collected the most Champions League titles in the competition’s history.
PSG manager praises Mbappe, but says club will “get even better” without star
Following Mbappe’s announcement, PSG head coach Luis Enrique praised the star as he prepares for life without the Frenchman. “All I can say is marvelous things about Kylian Mbappe as a footballer and person,” the manager told reporters.
“I understand his decision. He has been here for seven years and is a club legend. He has given everything to this club, and this club has given him everything as well. I wish him all the best for the future.”
However, Enrique also proclaimed that he expects his club to improve this summer without Mbappe leading his front line. “These are things that we have known for a long time… it was only made public yesterday,” continued the coach.
“But it doesn’t change anything in terms of our general outlook. Everything will stay the same. Regardless of those who are here or who are absent, my aim is to be stronger next season.”
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Author : Chris Moore
Publish date : 2024-05-11 14:28:09
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