A few hours after the news came that Kylian Mbappe might leave Paris Saint-Germain as early as this summer, a wonderful childhood picture of him wearing a Chelsea jersey reappeared on social media.

According to reports, Mbappe gave PSG executives a formal letter outlining his choice not to use a contract extension clause.

This essentially means that his contract with the French powerhouse will expire after the 2019–20 campaign.

PSG could potentially lose the most intriguing player in world football for nothing the next season. Selling him this summer would be the other choice.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has indicated that they would be keen to move him on this summer should he refuse to extend his contract.

Which club will Mbappe join?

Rumours have now started to swirl around on where the 24-year-old could be headed next. He has previously been linked with a move to Real Madrid, only for him to make an about-turn and agree to a new deal with PSG.

Manchester United's prospective owners are also reportedly keen on signing the 2018 World Cup winner should they take over the club.

A section of Chelsea fans have also beseeched the French star to return 'home' should he choose to leave this summer. Mbappe is among the long list of players Chelsea rejected. As Marca reports, Chelsea turned him away in 2012 after one session because of his defensive qualities.

His mother, Fayza Laamri, refused to return her child for a second session, with Mbappe going on to rise through the ranks with Monaco as he took the world by storm at the Russia World Cup.

@CFCDubois said;

"Born in Chelsea, raised in Chelsea & a product of the Chelsea academy. It’s time to come home, Mbappe."

@Mr Ebony said:

"I never knew Mbappe has any past affiliation with Chelsea, though. Come home bruh"

Realistically, Chelsea are among the few clubs that can afford his wages, but their lack of European football next season will make it hard for them to sell the idea to Mbappe.

Mbappe's letter to PSG

Kylian Mbappe told Paris Saint-Germain on Monday that he would not be taking up an option to extend his contract until 2025. Sports Brief reported that the 24-year-old France striker's current deal expires at the end of next season, with the option of another year.

The 2018 World Cup winner sent a formal letter to Paris Saint-Germain on Monday afternoon.

In this letter, Mbappe reportedly informed the Parisians that he will not, under any circumstances, be activating the option in his contract for a further year until 2025.