If what happened in Paris Saint-Germain's last match is anything to go by, Kylian Mbappé's final months at the French club are going to be interesting.
In last Friday's match against Monaco, Mbappé was sent off during the break after a goalless first half for the French striker and his team.
However, rather than sit on the PSG bench with his teammates, Mbappe chose to be with his mother in the stands.
“Sooner or later we will have to get used to playing without Kylian,” PSG coach Luis Enrique said after the match. “I have to make the best decision for the team.”
European football expert James Horncastle believes Luis Enrique's decision was made with an eye to the future.
“I feel like PSG were already preparing for this and knew it was a possibility,” he told BBC Radio 5 Live's EuroLeague podcast.
“It's going to be very interesting to see this new PSG in the summer. PSG should be less 'flashy' and bring the players and promote them.
“Will they stay true to that or will they feel the need to get a superstar? Is that what they've been doing for the last 12 years?”
But with trophies still left this season, how wise would it be to prepare for life after Mbappe now and not make the most of his abilities?
“PSG has the best chance to win glory in the Champions League”
Mbappé has scored 26 goals in all competitions for PSG this season, 21 of which have come in the league as he leads the league scoring table.
PSG are nine points behind second-placed Brest and on track to retain the Ligue 1 title.
However, while PSG have easily won domestic victories under their Qatar-based owners, success in the Champions League has so far eluded them.
Considering his performance in the competition, it would seem foolish for PSG not to get the most out of one of the world's best players before leaving.
The 25-year-old has starred in the Champions League, scoring 44 goals in 68 appearances, including 38 for PSG.
The Parisian club hold a 2-0 advantage in the first leg against Real Sociedad on Tuesday as they aim to reach the quarter-finals.
“Luis Enrique needs to start planning for next season, but this is an interesting move because Mbappe is our best chance of winning the Champions League,” Horncastle added.
“We need to get the most out of him while he's still there.”
Mbappe has appeared as a substitute in both of PSG's last two matches. In the 1-1 draw against Rennes, he failed to score and was substituted in the 65th minute.
In the previous game, in a 2-0 win against Nantes, he started on the bench but scored PSG's second goal in a 2-0 win.
“If Kylian Mbappé had stayed, he would have been their best player, but now that he's leaving, Luis Enrique said, 'I'm here, but he's not. So if I think Mbappe isn't doing enough in the game, then you'd think, 'If you leave him out in the game, no one will say anything.'' French soccer writer Julien Laurence he added.
Spanish football expert Guillem Balague feels that former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique has always shown a desire for Mbappe to do more than just score goals.
“Mbappé had to score two goals following the full-back. [against Rennes] But he didn't do that, so Luis Enrique took him off as soon as the 60th minute passed,'' Balague said.
“Luis Enrique said to me when he first came to PSG: “Mbappe scores goals, but it's not enough, he needs to work harder.''
A rebuilt PSG in the summer?
Mbappe's departure this summer makes him the next player to leave PSG in the past 12 months, following Neymar and Lionel Messi.
This suggests that the French team could move away from signing superstars and instead field a very different-looking team next season.
Lawrence said there are “five names on PSG's shortlist” this summer, including AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, Napoli striker Victor Osimhen and Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Léo. Silva, Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimarães and Lille central defender Lenny Yolo.
“Bernardo Silva turns 30 in August and now might be the right time to move after winning everything with Manchester City. Once you reach a certain level at Manchester City, then you say, 'Here's where I am. You'll feel like you've spent time and worked with the team.'' Pep is the best manager of all time. [Guardiola]'.
“PSG really likes the idea of Bernardo, not only for his creativity but also for his experience. If they can get two or three of these five, they will be very happy.”
“You still have the core. [of French players]And less flashiness doesn't mean no more spending money, it just means having a stronger team overall. ”