Kylian Mbappe: France star tells Paris Saint-Germain he plans to leave in the summer

Kylian Mbappe has told Paris Saint-Germain he plans to leave the club at the end of the season, according to multiple reports on Thursday night.

The 25-year-old's contract with the Qatar-owned Ligue 1 champions is set to expire, and for several years now he has been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid.

Mbappe's future was the subject of intense speculation last summer, with both Madrid and Saudi Pro League leaders Al Hilal showing a strong interest in signing the France international.

The situation saw Mbappe banished from the first-team picture at PSG and also removed from their pre-season tour of Asia.

But an agreement between PSG president Nasser Al Khelaifi and Mbappe saw him reintegrated into the squad, and he has scored 31 goals in 30 appearances so far this season, including the opener in Wednesday night's 2-0 Champions League victory over Real Sociedad.

Mbappe is reported to have rejected a one-year extension option in his contract, opening the door to a summer exit. He is thought to still be negotiating the terms of his departure.

PSG currently sit 11 points clear at the top of Ligue 1 having shifted their transfer strategy under coach Luis Enrique.

Whereas they were previously in the market for the highest profile star players, they are now seemingly more focused on recruiting the cream of French talent and players with high potential. Both Lionel Messi and Neymar left the club last summer.