Presnel Kimpembe, a defender for Paris Saint-Germain, claimed he was not notified that Kylian Mbappe would take over as the team's vice captain.

In the absence of usual captain Marquinhos, Mbappe led PSG to a 7-0 victory over Pays de Cassel in the Coupe de France on Monday. Mbappe scored five goals in the victory.

Mbappe is now PSG's vice-captain, the team's head coach Christophe Galtier announced to the media following the game.

Marquinhos' predecessor was Kimpembe, who hasn't played since November because of a heel ailment.

Rumours on Tuesday suggested Kimpembe had agreed to step down from the position to allow Mbappe to take up a leadership role.

pic.twitter.com/sZQ5C2NvoS— Presnel Kimpembe (@kimpembe_3) January 24, 2023

However, he insists such reports are inaccurate, instead accusing PSG of failing to inform him at all.

"In the last few hours I have been able to hear and read a lot about myself," he wrote on his official social media accounts.

"I therefore wish to make things clear in order to avoid continuing to spread false information in this regard.

"I was not made aware of this decision, this is completely false... That said, I will always respect the decisions of the club."