Kylian Mbappe confirms he will leave PSG at the end of the season

(CNN) — French football superstar Kylian Mbappe has confirmed that he will leave Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) at the end of the season, according to a video posted this Friday on the social networks of the 25-year-old player.

Mbappe said he will not renew his contract with the French club and will play his last game at the Parc des Princes on Sunday when PSG host Toulouse.

“I always knew it, but I think I needed a new challenge after seven years,” Mbappe said. “It’s difficult and of course there are some people I want to thank first and foremost, the fans. I know I’m not the most expressive player. I haven’t always lived up to the love you all have shown me. seven years” .

PSG is a club that leaves no one indifferent. We can love him or hate him. I made the decision to love him and did so for seven years, with ups and downs, of course. But I never regret it. Having signed a contract with this prestigious club, I will remember this club all my life.

The 2018 World Cup winner joined PSG as a 17-year-old from Monaco, where he has since become the club’s all-time leading scorer and led the French side to six league titles, including this season.

Mbappe did not mention where he would play next year, but he reportedly agreed to join Real Madrid earlier this year.

“I want to thank you because without you I would never have experienced half the emotions that I felt. And only for this I am grateful to life. Thank you all. I hope we finish this year with the last trophy.”

After Sunday, PSG have two more league games away from home before the French Cup final against Lyon at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France.