Paris Saint-Germain has left Kylian Mbappe out of its squad for a preseason tour of Japan and South Korea, casting further doubt on the forward's future at the French champion.
PSG gave no reason for the omission of France's captain but 24-year-old Mbappe has said for weeks that he is refusing to sign a new contract.
His omission from the tour will fuel fresh speculation that he could leave to join Real Madrid before next season.
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