Kylian Mbappe does not regret his exit in Paris Saint-Germain, even after he had seen his former club becoming champion in Europe for the first time.
Luis Enrique's Swashbuckling PSG side wiped everything for them in the Champions League and defeated Inter 5-0 in the final after eliminating Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal.
Their victory in Munich's showpiece last week was the most one-sided in a European Cup of Champions League final, with Douse Doue being twice and was accompanied by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Achraf Hakimi and Senny Mayulu.
PSG's first European crown came in their first season without Mbappe, who left for a free transfer last year to join Real Madrid.
And although Mbappe 43 goals scored in all competitions in 2024-25, most player from Europe's top five competitions and a record for a Madrid player in their first campaign, Los Blancos did not succeed in a large trophy.
They finished second in Laliga, behind Barcelona, ​​also lost to their big rivals in the Copa del Rey and Supercopa de Espana Finals. Arsenal ended their Champions League-Hoop in the quarter-final phase.
During a press conference to view an example of the play-off of France of the Nations League against Germany, Mbappe was asked for his thoughts about the success of PSG.
“I was happy because I think they deserve it,” the attacker said. “They had so many years where they struggled, I was also part of that.
“I have experienced all the phases of the Champions League except the victory, so I know very well what I am talking about.
“When we talk about the field purely, they were the best team in Europe, so they deserved their title.
“To win 5-0 in the final … I don't remember a big final that ended 5-0, so it is 100% deserved. Now they become the team that everyone wants to beat.”
Day 1: “I'd rather win 5-0.”
1 year, ten months and 26 days later … pic.twitter.com/hpukerh0ab
-Paris Saint-Germain (@psg_englait) 7 June 2025
Since Luis Enrique took the lead for PSG for the 2023-24 campaign, the Ligue 1 champions has a much better record without Mbappe than with him.
Mbappe appeared in 48 games for PSG from Luis Enrique. They won 30 of those competitions for a profit percentage of 62.5%, on average 2.4 goals per match.
Without involved Mbappe, the Parisiens won 47 of 63 games under Luis Enrique for a profit percentage of 74.6%, on average 2.6 goals per match.
Asked if he regrets the timing of his exit, Mbappe replied: “No, I did not leave too quickly, I think my story was over with PSG. It had to end, and therefore there is no bitterness.
“I think I had reached the end of the road and when you come to the end, there are no regrets.
“I tried everything and in the end it was just the fate it made without me happen, that's all.”
After the conclusion of the French Nations League campaign, Mbappe will join the New Madrid coach Xabi Alonso for the first time, prior to the World Cup Club.
Los Blancos opens their group H campaign against Al-Hilal on June 18, before being confronted with Pachuca and RB Salzburg.
PSG is in group B, with Botafogo, Atletico Madrid and the Seattle Sounders.