Kylian Mbappe hit the headlines when he stated at the Ligue 1 awards that he wanted more responsibility, either at Paris Saint-Germain or elsewhere, but it is important to think about what the 20-year-old was saying.
The forward made it clear to PSG that they needed to put him in the best possible situation for him to thrive, likely surrounded by a team of experienced, world-class players, as he looks to achieve his main goal since joining the club: winning the Champions League and starting to position himself in the fight to win the Ballon d'Or.
Although it has been difficult to manage the egos of both Mbappe and Neymar, the Frenchman is aware that PSG are a weaker side without the Brazilian. Much has been spoken about the differences between the two, but the truth is that their relationship is good.
Recently, after it became known that Neymar was going to miss the Copa America through injury, Mbappe sent a very thoughtful message to his teammate.
It is true that one of Mbappe's requests is to play as a striker next season, but it'd be better to do so with Neymar on the left wing.
Managing and cohabiting Mbappe and Neymar in the same team is a difficult task, but ultimately it will come down to the work put in by Thomas Tuchel and the club, and although Neymar has been put on the market, they will not force his departure.
The message of PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi in France Football sought greater commitment from Neymar, but if he decides that he is not up for the fight, the Parisians will simply demand a fee that is at least what they paid for him in 2017: 222 million euros.
PSG would like Neymar to stay, and they have openly stated that, but there is going to be a different approach moving forward. The club has to come first.