<div style="text-align: justify; "><span style="font-size: 1rem;"><b>French star Kylian Mbappe told Paris Saint-Germain on Monday he would not be taking up an option to extend his contract by one year beyond 2024, a source close to the negotiations said.</b></span><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">That opens the door to the 24-year-old's possible exit from Parc de Princes during this summer's transfer window, the source added, confirming a report in French sports daily L'Equipe.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mbappe's confirmation by letter comes a little over a year since he snubbed Real Madrid by signing a surprise extension to his contract to remain at the French champions.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">PSG will not entertain allowing their prize asset to leave for free when his existing deal runs out.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Which raises the possibility of the World Cup runner-up switching clubs if talks with the PSG hierarchy break down between now and the end of July.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Mbappe's letter comes hot on the heels of Lionel Messi's departure to Inter Miami.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It came as little surprise as reports had suggested he would not exercise an option to stay until 2025.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">At an awards ceremony last month where he was voted the Ligue 1 player of the season for the fourth successive time after helping Paris Saint-Germain win a record 11th French title he was asked about his future.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">"I will be here again next season" was his reply. AFP</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify; ">bnbd24/kh</div>