According to the club's former director, Leonardo, it is advisable for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to part ways with their star player, Kylian Mbappe. Leonardo served as PSG's director in two separate stints, from 2011 to 2013, and then returned to the role in 2019.

The main reason behind Leonardo's recommendation is that Mbappe is expected to leave the club on a free transfer next summer. To avoid losing him without any financial gain, Leonardo believes it's in PSG's best interest to sell the player now.

In an interview with L'Equipe newspaper, Leonardo pointed out that PSG shouldn't be overly reliant on Mbappe, as history has shown that the Champions League has been won by five different teams during the six years Mbappe has been at the club, and none of those victorious teams featured Mbappe in their ranks. This suggests that success is not solely dependent on the presence of Mbappe.

Leonardo expressed his concerns about Mbappe's suitability as a team leader based on his behavior in the last couple of years. According to the former director, Mbappe has not demonstrated the qualities of a player capable of leading the team effectively. While acknowledging that Mbappe is undoubtedly a phenomenal player, Leonardo doesn't see him as a natural leader on the field.

The former director also emphasized that Mbappe's strengths primarily lie in his scoring abilities rather than being a creative force. This aspect, in Leonardo's view, makes it challenging to build an entire team around him.

In conclusion, Leonardo's advice to PSG is to seriously consider selling Mbappe to avoid losing him on a free transfer and to avoid becoming overly reliant on him as a team leader. While acknowledging Mbappe's immense talent, Leonardo believes that the club can succeed without him and that building a team solely around the star player might not be the most effective strategy.