Kylian Mbappé disclosed on Friday his departure from Paris Saint-Germain for Real Madrid, a move widely anticipated in the soccer realm.
On X, Mbappé announced that his conclusive home match with PSG is scheduled against Toulouse this upcoming Sunday.
Mbappé paused briefly to catch his breath, expressing gratitude towards the dedicated PSG supporters.
Mbappé held a meeting with the PSG supporters' group, known as the CUP, following his official statement. The purpose of this gathering was to discuss potential tributes dedicated to him at the Parc des Princes stadium.
Following that game, French champions PSG will play league games at Nice and Metz. He is once again the French league's leading scorer, with 26 goals.
Mbappé, 25, captained France to win the 2018 World Cup, making him the second teenager to score in the final after Pelé. He was also the top scorer in the 2022 World Cup, securing a hat trick in the final.
Mbappé joined PSG in 2017 for €180 million ($194 million) from Monaco. Real Madrid, the 14-time Champions League winners, are likely to acquire him.
PSG rejected a 180 million-euro deal from Madrid for Mbappé in 2021. He extended his contract with PSG but will leave at the end of the season.
He verified it on Friday.
His signature technique, sprinting down the left flank, cutting inside a defender, and curling the ball into the right corner with speed and accuracy, led to 255 goals for PSG.
Despite his impressive productivity, his flaws were exposed at the highest level in the Champions League, although they did contribute to six league victories in seven years.
He hobbled off the pitch on Tuesday night as PSG were eliminated from the Champions League semifinals following a 1-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund in both legs.
The PSG superstar period will come to an end with Mbappé's departure.
Neymar and Messi, who broke records, joined PSG with Ibrahimović and Cavani, who scored many goals.
PSG spent over 2 billion euros and had many managers, highlighting their cash-rich Qatari owner's hiring and firing policy. Winning the Champions League was a challenge.
7 years ago, Mbappé shone at Monaco in the Champions League semis. PSG signed him before Real Madrid, but now he'll leave for free, coming full circle.
The Spanish powerhouse may have won a record-tying 15th Champions League trophy by the time Madrid most likely signs him.
One week following Mbappé's last match with PSG in the French Cup final against Lyon, Madrid will be facing Dortmund in the championship match on June 1st at Wembley.
It was not how he had intended to leave French club soccer.
However, the probability of him securing the Ballon d'Or would undeniably increase if he were to align himself with a reputable establishment such as Madrid.
PSG is in need of selecting a new captain.
When Mbappé wears the No. 7 jersey for the last time, PSG will face a substantial task in dealing with his absence.