Following the example of Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo, Mbappe has revealed that only Real Madrid can win him away from PSG.
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé was interviewed by children with disabilities on the BeIN Sports program 'Be United', where he was asked about a number of current issues, including his departure from Paris Saint-Germain last summer and the possibility of working with Cristiano to play Ronaldo.
Zidane and Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid icons, Mbappé's idols
When asked which player he would have preferred to play with, the France captain replied: “Without being biased, I would say Zinedine Zidane.”
Mbappe, who scored as Los Blancos won the 2024 Intercontinental Cup on Wednesday, then asked the children which team they supported, with all eight replying in unison: “Paris Saint-Germain.” The Madrid forward swatted away a potentially awkward moment with ease. “I will always be a Parisian, but now I am a fan.”
The 25-year-old later explained that he would have liked to play with Cristiano Ronaldo, his childhood idol: “I played with great players: Messi, Neymar, Griezmann, Pogba, Benzema… It would have been nice to play with .” Cristiano Ronaldo, but it's going to be very difficult now. But I was lucky enough to play against him, he is a legend in the sport.”
Real Madrid or PSG the only options for Mbappé
But perhaps the most striking of his responses was linked to his acrimonious departure from PSG, expressing his love for both his current and former clubs.
“I spent seven years at PSG, it was an honor. I don't think I've said it enough or shown it enough, but I've always been aware of where I stand and what a great club PSG is. I have always said it is the biggest club in France and one of the best in the world.
“I went to the biggest club in the world. I always said that this was the only club I would have left PSG for. If I hadn't been able to go to Real Madrid, I would have stayed at PSG all my life. I had the dream to play there, and I'm very happy that I did. But of course I always watch PSG games, I have friends in the team and they are playing well at the moment.”
Original article written by Andrés Onrubia, translated with the help of AI and edited by Roddy Cons.
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