Kylian Mbappe was spotted playing some beach paddle tennis while on vacation in Miami.
After a demanding but incredibly successful season, the PSG and France forward is currently taking a summer break.
Mbappe scored 41 goals in 43 games for his club team, and he added 13 more goals for Les Bleus over the past year, including the goal that earned him the Golden Boot at the World Cup in Qatar.
His future with the Parisians is, however, uncertain at the moment because he made it clear that he intends to quit the team when his contract expires in June 2024.
Just a few days after making his comment regarding the unfortunate French police killing and the ensuing protests in the Paris suburbs close to where he was raised, Mbappe was photographed on South Beach in Miami.
During a routine traffic stop on Tuesday night, police fatally shot Nael M, a 17-year-old delivery driver.
Residents in the area protested in a tense manner outside the police station, setting cars on fire and attacking riot police with fireworks before the latter responded by using tear gas to disperse the crowd.
In a tweet, Mbappe stated: “I hurt for my France. Unacceptable circumstance. My heartfelt condolences go out to Nael’s family and friends; he was a tiny angel who left us way too soon.
The 24-year-old, who plays paddle tennis with his left hand, was dressed in navy shorts, a white vest, and a blue bucket hat in the pictures.
He appeared to be having fun playing a very competitive game with some buddies before returning to his hotel in Miami’s South Beach.
Despite rumors about his future, Mbappe is anticipated to stay with PSG for the upcoming season.
The attacker cited the French giant’s’shortcomings’ and the departure of World Cup champion Lionel Messi as key reasons for his decision not to renew his contract in a statement earlier this month.
Real Madrid, whom Mbappe passed over to sign a new deal last summer, is thought to be the front-runner. Liverpool, Chelsea, and Manchester United have also been mentioned. However, any suitor may find it difficult to compete with his reputed £893,000-per-week salary.