Mbappé tells PSG he is leaving as Madrid move nears – sources

Kylian Mbappé has told Paris Saint-Germain that he intends to leave the club when his contract expires this summer, sources have told ESPN, paving the way for a move to Real Madrid.

ESPN reported on February 3 that Mbappé had decided to join Madrid this summer, ending the Spanish club's years-long pursuit of the French international, although he has yet to inform either club of his decision.

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Madrid sources insist that the player has still not responded to the offer reported by ESPN a few weeks ago, although they hope Mbappé will respond soon, believing they have done everything possible to convince him to join .

Mbappé, who grew up idolizing Bernabéu legends Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo, has always wanted to play for Madrid and, according to a source, he feels it is the right time in his career to move to the Spanish capital.

Sources told ESPN that PSG had prepared two scenarios for their future plans: one that involved Mbappé remaining at the club and another that did not. With Mbappé verbalizing his decision, the latter scenario is now coming to fruition.

Ahead of PSG's 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad in the Champions League on Wednesday – in which Mbappé scored the opening goal – chief Luis Enrique said on Tuesday that the striker was acting as usual even in the middle of his possible exit.

“He [Mbappé] It’s business as usual,” said Luis Enrique.

Mbappé has scored 31 goals in 30 games in all competitions this season.

Reporting from ESPN's Rodrigo Faez contributed to this report.