Kylian Mbappé said he will announce the next step of his career in “a few days” after winning the French Cup with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday.
Mbappé is expected to join Real Madrid as he has confirmed that he will leave PSG when his contract expires this summer.
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After his team's 2-1 victory over Lyon in the final, Mbappé was asked by journalists why he has not yet formally revealed his next club.
“Because I think it's best to finish saying goodbye,” said the France captain in the mixed zone at the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in Lille.
“The only thing I wanted was to finish well. There is a time for everything. I will announce my new club in due time. It is only a few days away, so there is no problem.”
Asked by journalists if this would mean that the transfer would be official before the team meets to prepare for the Euro Cup, Mbappé added: “I don't know yet, there are still some details. The most important thing was to win and live the experience.” these final emotions.”
Mbappé spoke about what he felt playing his last game with PSG after seven seasons.
“Nostalgia, emotion; it was great. I always understood where I was, this unique experience of playing for PSG. Playing for PSG, I would recommend it,” he said.
“I was lucky enough to experience it. What I've had, I wouldn't experience anywhere else. Now I'm going to experience something else and I'm sure it will be magical too.”
