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Kylian Mbappe 'Knows What He's Doing' After PSG Exit Hint, Says Thomas Tuchel

Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel has said Kylian Mbappe "knows what he is doing" after the forward made a controversial statement that appeared to hint he could leave the Parc des Princes.

Mbappe, 20, became the first player in history to win Ligue 1's Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year in the same season at the UNFP awards on Sunday, after which he said he may consider a "new project."

Part of the striker's speech referred to his desire for more responsibility. Tuchel encouraged a professional attitude and appeared to suggest Mbappe knew the impact his words would have, per Sky Sports:

"I'm a little divided [about his reaction].