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Kylian Mbappe with the Golden Boot award for top goalscorer at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after France lost in the final against Argentina. AP
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring against Real Sociedad in the Champions League at Parc des Princes, on February 14, 2024. AFP
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PSG's Kylian Mbappe, left, talks with Karim Benzema of Real Madrid during the Champions League last-16, first leg in 2022. AP
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring for PSG in Ligue 1 earlier this season. AP
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates after France beat Croatia in Moscow to win the 2018 World Cup. AP
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The image of Kylian Mbappe is projected onto the Arc de Triomphe after France won the 2018 World Cup. AP
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring for France against Denmark during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. AP
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Monaco's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring against Caen in a 2017 Ligue 1 match. AP
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Kylian Mbappe scores for PSG against Brest in the French Cup last-16 match at Parc des Princes February 7, 2024. AFP
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Kylian Mbappe controls the ball while playing for France in a World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands in 2017. AP
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Kylian Mbappe scores for France against Argentina at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. AP
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PSG's Kylian Mbappe shoots for goal during a Ligue 1 match against Nimes in 2018. AP
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Kylian Mbappe scores for France against Denmark at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. AP
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France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring against Argentina at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. AP
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PSG's Kylian Mbappe with Lucas Hernandez after the Champions League last-16 first-leg win over Real Sociedad at the Parc des Princes on February 14, 2024. AP
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Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani celebrate after beating Monaco in the 2018 French League Cup final. AP
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring for Monaco in a Ligue 1 match against Troyes in 2016. AP
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring for PSG against Celtic in Glasgow in the Champions League group stage in 2017. AP
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Kylian Mbappe after winning the French League Cup final in 2018. AP
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Kylian Mbappe after signing a new contract with PSG in 2022. AP
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Kylian Mbappe with the Golden Boot award for top goalscorer at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after France lost in the final against Argentina. AP
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring against Real Sociedad in the Champions League at Parc des Princes, on February 14, 2024. AFP
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PSG's Kylian Mbappe, left, talks with Karim Benzema of Real Madrid during the Champions League last-16, first leg in 2022. AP
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring for PSG in Ligue 1 earlier this season. AP
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates after France beat Croatia in Moscow to win the 2018 World Cup. AP
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The image of Kylian Mbappe is projected onto the Arc de Triomphe after France won the 2018 World Cup. AP
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring for France against Denmark during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. AP
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Monaco's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring against Caen in a 2017 Ligue 1 match. AP
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Kylian Mbappe scores for PSG against Brest in the French Cup last-16 match at Parc des Princes February 7, 2024. AFP
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Kylian Mbappe controls the ball while playing for France in a World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands in 2017. AP
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Kylian Mbappe scores for France against Argentina at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. AP
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PSG's Kylian Mbappe shoots for goal during a Ligue 1 match against Nimes in 2018. AP
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Kylian Mbappe scores for France against Denmark at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. AP
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France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring against Argentina at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. AP
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PSG's Kylian Mbappe with Lucas Hernandez after the Champions League last-16 first-leg win over Real Sociedad at the Parc des Princes on February 14, 2024. AP
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Kylian Mbappe and Edinson Cavani celebrate after beating Monaco in the 2018 French League Cup final. AP
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring for Monaco in a Ligue 1 match against Troyes in 2016. AP
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Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring for PSG against Celtic in Glasgow in the Champions League group stage in 2017. AP
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Kylian Mbappe after winning the French League Cup final in 2018. AP
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Kylian Mbappe after signing a new contract with PSG in 2022. AP
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Kylian Mbappe with the Golden Boot award for top goalscorer at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after France lost in the final against Argentina. AP
Kylian Mbappe: France star tells Paris Saint-Germain he plans to leave in the summer
Striker, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid, has already scored 31 goals this season
Andy Lewis
15 February, 2024
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