- Luis Enrique singled out one PSG player as his standout star of the season
- His decision meant a snub for Kylian Mbappe, who is set to join Real Madrid
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Luis Enrique has snubbed Kylian Mbappe with his PSG player of the season pick.
Superstar Mbappe is expected to officially seal his move to Real Madrid in the coming days having announced this season would be his last at the Parc des Princes.
The forward was razor sharp in front of goal once again, scoring 44 goals and recording 10 assists in all competitions and leading PSG to a domestic treble.
But he was not singled out when boss Enrique was asked to name his standout performer of the campaign, a decision that may raise eyebrows in Paris.
Instead, talented midfielder Vitinha was given the accolade.
Kylian Mbappe was snubbed in Luis Enrique's Paris Saint-Germain player of the season pick
Enrique opted against singling out Mbappe just days before the forward's Real Madrid move
'Vitinha is definitely PSG's player of the season, without a doubt,' Enrique said. 'If you add up his qualities as a footballer, he is the best in PSG.
'All of the players we have are good, but Vitinha is exceptional.'
Vitinha has dazzled for both PSG and the Portugal national team this season and flourished in a deeper role after becoming a mainstay under Enrique.
After impressing during PSG's Champions League quarter-final victory against Barcelona, Vitinha credited his manager as a key reason behind his side's success.
'Luis Enrique is amazing,' Vitinha told Canal+. 'He contributes a lot to us, both tactically and mentally, and I think that's the most important thing, the way he talks to us, the way he makes us believe that everything is in our favor... It's incredible.
Vitinha was instead Enrique's selection after a superb season at the base of PSG's midfield
Mbappe bowed out at PSG by winning a domestic treble and will announce his next move soon
'He's an amazing coach, he deserves a lot of credit for this qualification.'
Mbappe has teased his imminent switch to Madrid. Speaking after PSG beat Lyon in the French Cup final, he revealed his next move will be announced in a 'few days'.
'All I wanted was to finish well,' he said. 'There is a time for everything. I will announce my new club in due course. It will be only a few days away.'
Pressed for his emotions during his final game at PSG after seven seasons, he added: 'Nostalgia, emotion. It was cool. I always understood where I was, this unique experience of playing for PSG. Playing for PSG, I would recommend it.
'I was lucky enough to experience it. What I have had, I wouldn't experience anywhere else. Now I'm going to experience something else.
'I'm sure that will be magical too.'
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