Kylian Mbappe has been honored as France’s player of the year during a glamorous ceremony in Paris, marking a significant moment as he concludes his seven-season tenure at Paris Saint-Germain. The prestigious award, bestowed by the French players’ union at the UNFP Trophies gala, recognized Mbappe for his exceptional performance throughout the season, during which he netted 44 goals across all competitions. The 25-year-old football star has clinched this title for the fifth consecutive year and is set to leave PSG as his contract expires, with widespread speculation about his next move to Real Madrid.
In his farewell speech, Mbappe reflected on his time in Ligue 1, expressing a deep appreciation for the league that shaped his career. “Ligue 1 will always have an important place in my life. It’s the only league I’ve known in my career up to now, and I’ve always tried to be an honourable representative of this league,” Mbappe stated. The sentiment was bittersweet as he played his last home game for PSG, a surprising 3-1 defeat to Toulouse, where he scored his 27th league goal of the season.
The awards ceremony also highlighted other notable performances within French football. PSG’s dominance was further underscored with Warren Zaire-Emery receiving the young player of the season award, and Gianluigi Donnarumma being named the best goalkeeper. Meanwhile, Eric Roy of Brest earned the coach of the year title after leading his team to a historic European qualification, securing at least a fifth-place finish and a spot in the Europa League. As the season draws to a close, the focus remains on Mbappe’s next steps and PSG’s final games, including the upcoming French Cup final against Lyon on May 25.
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