‘I play to write history’ – Kylian Mbappe reflects on breaking Paris Saint-Germain record and overtakes Edinson Cavani

Kylian Mbappe says his aim is ‘to write history’ after scoring his 201st Paris Saint-Germain goal to become the club’s record top scorer. Mbappe scored in stoppage time as PSG overcame Nantes 4-2 at the Parc des Princes to surpass Edinson Cavani’s tally of 200 in all competitions. Ad Lionel Messi, Danilo Pereira and a Jaouen Hadjam own-goal were enough to move Christophe Galtier’s side 11 points clear at the top of Ligue 1.

Ligue 1Messi and Mbappe on target as PSG overcome Nantes in six-goal clash13 HOURS AGO Speaking to Canal+ after the game, he said: «I play to write history. I've always said that I wanted to write history in France, in the capital, in my country, in my city. »I'm doing it, it's beautiful, but there's still a long way to go.

It's a personal accomplishment, but I also came for collective accomplishments." The 24-year-old has been in scintillating form so far this season after scoring 30 goals in 30 appearances across all competitions for PSG. Chelsea and Arsenal battle over Zaha free transfer — Paper Round Arteta bursting with pride after ‘mad’ Arsenal comeback Fiorentina stun champions Milan on emotionally charged night in Florence He took only 247 appearances to reach his tally of 201 goals, while Cavani scored 200 times in 300 outings for the Parisians. PSG are back in action on Wednesday when they bid to overturn a 1-0 deficit against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

Mbappe remains confident that the French champions can recover from that first-leg defeat and progress to the quarter-finals. Speaking after the game, he said: «Of course, there is still hope, it's only the first leg over two games. »We'll work, get everyone back and try to start winning again so that we can go there and try to