Kylian Mbappe not in France squad for Paris Olympics

Kylian Mbappe

Kylian Mbappe will not play for France at the Paris Olympics after he was left out of Thierry Henry's provisional squad for the Games on Monday.

The World Cup winner, who is widely expected to join Real Madrid after leaving Paris Saint-Germain as a free agent, had stated his desire to play at the Games in his home nation. Henry and even French President Emmanuel Macron wanted Mbappe to be part of the men's Olympic team, but he was not included in the 25-man squad.

PSG's Warren Zaire-Emery and Bradley Barcola were included, as well as veteran striker Alexandre Lacazette.

Unlike most international tournaments like the World Cup, European Championship and Copa America, clubs are not required to let their players compete at men's Olympic tournaments.

With Mbappe set to play at the Euros for France, his involvement at the Paris Games would have meant he was unlikely to get a break during the offseason.

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