An internal source familiar with PSG’s discussions, along with football journalist Fabrizio Romano, indicated that if Kylian Mbappé remains with the club for an additional season, there is a chance he might not be part of the Champions League squad for the upcoming campaign.
PSG has not finalized its squad composition and will not do so until the appropriate moment arrives. Any selection will meet governing regulations, and the club will not bow to outside pressure from any single component of the team; decisions will be sports-driven. The plan is to revisit the topic in August, not before.
On July 21, PSG executives reportedly ruled Mbappé out of the pre-season tour of Japan. According to L’Équipe, this was tied to ongoing rumors of a secret agreement for the forward to join Real Madrid as a free agent next summer. Romano also noted that the club had Mbappé on the transfer radar as a potential move. [Source: Fabrizio Romano]
In the previous season, PSG clinched the Ligue 1 title with 86 points from 38 matches. Mbappé appeared in 34 fixtures, contributing 29 goals and 5 assists. The capital club exited the Champions League at the round of 16, falling to Bayern Munich on aggregate. The ongoing discussions around Mbappé’s status have kept fans and analysts attentive as the club charts its future amidst the backdrop of these transfer rumors. [Source: club records and match reports]
Ultimately, PSG remains committed to a roster built on sporting merit and regulatory compliance, with strategic personnel decisions kept in the hands of the coaching staff and management as they navigate this period of transition. The situation around Mbappé’s future will continue to unfold in the months ahead, with formal conclusions likely to emerge only after careful assessment of both performance and contractual considerations.