In a video posted on social media on Friday, Kylian Mbappe confirmed that he would be leaving Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) when his contract expires at the end of the season, ending a seven-year association with the club. Real Madrid is expected to be his next destination, with his departure from Paris being an open secret since February, when he privately informed the club of his intention to move on.
Mbappe, wearing the captain's armband, opened the scoring early on against Toulouse, taking his tally for the season to 44 goals in all competitions. However, PSG suffered a 2-1 loss, their second Ligue 1 defeat of the season and first in 27 games since September.
Coach Luis Enrique described the 25-year-old as "a club legend," highlighting Mbappe's impressive record of 256 goals for PSG, a club-record tally since his 2017 transfer from Monaco. His 191 goals in France's top flight put him in seventh place in the all-time list.
PSG had indicated that celebrations after the match would focus on their title triumph rather than a specific tribute to Mbappe. The striker faced some jeers from the crowd when the teams were announced, but a huge display depicting Mbappe in a trademark pose with his arms folded was unfurled before kick-off.
Despite PSG's Champions League disappointment, Mbappe will leave the club aiming to win the trophy at his next destination. PSG can still complete a domestic clean sweep, facing Lyon in the French Cup final on May 25, having already won Ligue 1 and the Champions Trophy.
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