PSG begin post-Kylian Mbappe era with social media post ahead of expected summer transfer

Paris Saint-Germain have not included Kylian Mbappe in a social media post announcing their new kit, in a further hint towards the forward's summer exit.

Mbappe, who joined PSG in 2017 and is their all-time record scorer, is due to move on this summer after deciding against extending his contract. Real Madrid will have the French international's services next term, but both clubs have yet to officially confirm the move.

There had been suggestions announcements were being delayed until it was certain the two sides could no longer face one another in the Champions League. That moment came this week, with PSG losing their semi-final against Borussia Dortmund, though Real Madrid will be in the final thanks to a late comeback against Bayern Munich 24 hours later.

Mbappe could say goodbye to fans of his current club on Sunday, when Toulouse come to the Parc des Princes for a Ligue 1 encounter. However, the club are already looking to the future.

A number of PSG players are featured in a social post marking the new kit, including Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes and Lucas Hernandez. Mbappe is nowhere to be seen, though.

Back in March, manager Luis Enrique laid bare the situation around Mbappe. "Kylian, I'm not just discovering him today," he said. "You already know my opinion on him:

"He's the best player in the world. He'll score 50 goals and provide 25 assists in any team with any coach and unfortunately he won't be here in the near future so we will have to test other teammates of his."

Mbappe stopped short of confirming his exit in the aftermath of the defeat at home to Dortmund. When asked if he'd played his final Champions League game in PSG colours, he said: “This season, that’s sure, it would have to be.

"Of course we are