Kylian Mbappe is set to conclude his illustrious career with Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, with a final opportunity to add to his impressive trophy haul in the French Cup final against Lyon.
This match will mark Mbappe’s 308th and final appearance for PSG, the club he joined in August 2017 from Monaco in a staggering 180 million-euro transfer deal.
The 25-year-old France captain is expected to feature in the game held in Lille, although he has missed PSG’s last two Ligue 1 fixtures – a 2-1 victory at Nice on May 15 and a 2-0 win against Metz on Sunday.
It appears that Mbappe was rested for these matches to ensure he is in peak condition for the French Cup final, especially since PSG has already secured the Ligue 1 title.
However, PSG’s coach, Luis Enrique, hinted at some dissatisfaction with Mbappe’s recent commitment levels. “This week we will see who is ready, who is not, and who has the most desire,” Enrique commented last weekend, emphasizing the significance of the upcoming final, “The French Cup final is very important for us.”
During his tenure at PSG, Mbappe has been instrumental in the club’s domestic dominance. Under his influence, the Qatar-owned team has clinched the Ligue 1 title six times and won the now-defunct League Cup twice.
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Securing a victory against Lyon would grant Mbappe his fourth French Cup winners’ medal, adding another chapter to his decorated PSG career.
Mbappe’s departure from PSG signals the end of an era characterized by remarkable achievements and consistent excellence on the domestic front.
As he prepares to take the field for one last time in PSG colors, fans and teammates alike will be looking to him to deliver a memorable performance and to leave the club with yet another piece of silverware.
Despite his domestic success, Kylian Mbappe’s time at PSG has been marked by disappointment in the Champions League. Scoring 42 goals in 64 appearances, he was unable to help PSG secure the coveted trophy.
Highlights include a runner-up finish in 2020 and semi-final appearances, though he missed crucial moments, such as the 2021 loss to Manchester City and the recent defeat by Borussia Dortmund. As he looks set to join Real Madrid, Mbappe hopes to achieve his Champions League aspirations away from Paris.