Kylian Mbappé has informed Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) of his intention to depart from the club once his contract expires this summer, sources have disclosed to ESPN, signalling a potential move to Real Madrid.

Reports from ESPN on February 3 revealed Mbappé's decision to make the switch to Madrid this summer, finally putting an end to the Spanish club's prolonged pursuit of the French international.

However, he had not yet communicated his decision to either club at that time.

Sources within Madrid maintain that Mbappé has yet to respond to the offer reported by ESPN several weeks ago.

Nevertheless, they remain hopeful that Mbappé will provide a response soon, as they believe they have exhausted all efforts to persuade him to join their ranks.

Mbappé, whose admiration for Bernabéu icons Zinedine Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo runs deep, has long harboured a desire to don the colours of Madrid.

According to a source, he believes that the timing is right in his career to make the move to the Spanish capital.

According to sources briefed by ESPN, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) had devised two potential scenarios for their future strategy: one with Kylian Mbappé remaining at the club, and another without him. With Mbappé now vocalising his decision to leave, the latter scenario is materialising.

Prior to PSG's 2-0 victory over Real Sociedad in the Champions League, where Mbappé netted the opening goal, head coach Luis Enrique remarked on Tuesday that the forward appeared unfazed despite his impending departure, maintaining his usual demeanour.

"He [Mbappé] is as usual," Luis Enrique said.