Kylian Mbappe reveals when he will announce next club

Former Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe has confirmed fans can expect formal confirmation of his next club “in the next few days”.

Mbappe played his final game for Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, helping his side lift the Coupe de France at Lyon’s expense.

Having confirmed he will leave PSG at the end of this season, Mbappe is yet to reveal his next move though he is widely expected to join Real Madrid on a free transfer.

Mbappe has now shed more light on his future. The 25-year-old was recently asked why he is yet to actually name his next destination.

“Because I think the best thing to do is to finish saying goodbye,” Mbappe said after the Coupe de France triumph. “All I wanted was to finish well.

“There is a time for everything. I will announce my new club in due course. It will be only a few days away so there is no problem.”

Quizzed on whether his future would be finalised before Euro 2024 this summer, the Frenchman added: “I still don’t know, there are still some details. The most important thing was to win and to experience these final emotions.”

Mbappe departs PSG with a record of 256 goals and 108 assists in 308 games across his seven years at Parc des Princes.

“I always understood where I was, this unique experience of playing for PSG,” he reflected ahead of his departure. “Playing for PSG, I would recommend it.