PSG defender Kimpembe has groin surgery

Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed Presnel Kimpembe has undergone surgery on his groin that will end his season.

The Ligue 1 champions bring their campaign to a close on Friday with a trip to Reims but will be without the 23-year-old centre-back.

"Presnel Kimpembe underwent a procedure on his groin on Thursday morning at the Sports Clinic in Paris," a club statement read.

"Led by Dr. Gilles Reboul, the intervention was conducted without problems. His rehabilitation will begin in the next few days."

Medical update for @kimpembe_3 Presnel Kimpembe underwent a procedure on his groin on Thursday morning at the Sports Clinic in Paris. Led by Dr. Gilles Reboul, the intervention was conducted without problems. His rehabilitation will begin in the next few days. pic.twitter.com/HPTtV1kBvo

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) May 23, 2019

Kimpembe, a World Cup winner last year, has also been left out of Didier Deschamps' France squad for the upcoming matches against Bolivia, Turkey and Andorra as he looks to recover from his injury problems.