The French forward, in conversation with Jorge Valdano, spoke about his present at Real Madrid, the pressure of winning, the accusations against Lamine Yamal, among other things.
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Kylian MbappéFrench forward for Real Madrid, thanked the tips from Cristiano Ronaldo to triumph in white, with the desire that Real Madrid fans “dream” about him as they still feel they do with the Portuguese, and assured that his relationship with Vinícius is “very good”, aware that they must give their best together to achieve big titles.
Mbappé silenced those who claim that he does not have a good relationship with the Brazilian Vinícius Jr. “That's more than in Spain, humans are like that. It is the same in France or in England, two famous players on the same team sell a lot of paper.”
“I have a very good relationship with Vinícius, much better this year because we got to know each other much better. He is a great player and a very good person. In the end it is normal, we know that people are going to talk about us for everything, but we have the same objective, to help Real Madrid win titles. For that we both have to be in our best version and help the team,” he said in 'Universo Valdano'.
Without admitting for the moment scoring comparisons with Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian thanked the help he has received from a distance from the Portuguese star, in advice he has given him in conversations, and dreams of becoming so loved by Real Madrid fans.
“He's been doing it for nine years and I've been doing it for one and a half. Cristiano has always been a modelan example for me. I am lucky to talk to him and have him give me advice. It helped me a lot. In Real Madrid Cristiano is number onethe leading player, did many things. People, also now, dream of him but I want to make my way. I hope that people dream of me in the same way, that it is a historic moment for me and for Real Madrid,” he wished.
Grateful for the love he feels in Madrid, Kylian revealed that the club recommended that he not go out in the city much upon his arrival. “It seems that I am a Spanish player because of the affection I receive, I was very surprised. When I arrived, the club asked me to stay at home but now I see that privacy is greatly respected.”
After being directed first season at Real Madrid by Carlo Ancelottivalued the change with Xabi Alonso. “They are different, two generations of coaches that intersect. Ancelotti is one of the best in history, when you arrive you are happy to play for him, he is always close to the players and Xabi wants to help a lot but he is younger. He has more need and desire to demonstrate with Real Madridto achieve things in his first big opportunity in the best club in the world. We are going to try to help him get all the titles possible.”
Slimmer and faster, Mbappé admits that he has lost weight after the summer. “I lost 7 kilos when I was sick and I gained back two or three. I have less weight than last year and I feel very good. It is an important year with Real Madrid and the national team. We are beginning to understand what the coach wants from us but we have to improve to get where we want.”
And marked the victory received in the Madrid derby of the Metropolitanoa moment that they must keep in mind to evolve and not be repeated throughout the season.
“A tough match because no one expected that and also when you win you don't expect to concede four more goals. It was a tough moment for the team but we have to continue without forgetting what has happened because it will help us win in the future. In difficult moments we will remember this match to fight and never have a moment like this again throughout the season,” he acknowledged.
Looking back in time, Mbappé has no regrets when he decided not to sign for Real Madrid as a child and opted to grow up in France.
“I made my decision and it's a personal thing. You listen to everyone's opinion but it's your decision. When I left Monaco I had the clear objective of playing and Real Madrid had Karim, Cristiano and Bale. I didn't want to be on the bench,” he confessed on Movistar+.
“All the clubs in Europe wanted me to play and I knew that at Real Madrid I was not going to play every game. I had the dream of playing for Madrid but being a starter in Paris was also a privilege. It was a great opportunity for me, an incredible pride in playing for seven years in the city where I was born. It was very special but I had a childhood dream of playing for Real Madrid,” he added.
“People have to leave Lamine Yamal alone”
Mbappé distinguished his experience at the age of 18 from what Lamine Yamal is currently experiencing, but he left his vision on everything that surrounds the explosion of the footballer who has already shone with Spain winning the Euro 2024 and is a great reference in Barcelona.
“It's a different time, he plays for a club that at an average level, Barcelona, is much bigger than what Monaco was. There is no solution, I don't think it's up to people who know everything about football to give it. I've had my experience and he's going to have his. You can see that he has the passion for football and that's what he doesn't have to lose. The rest is his life. They talk a lot about his personal life and things but I think people have to leave him alone. peace,” he said.
“They have to accept that he is a great soccer player and that in life he is 18 years old. At that age everyone makes mistakes, he does things well and others badly. He is going to have his life experience and you have to only look at what he does on the field, the rest is not important if it is not serious. He has great talent and I hope he has the path he wants. I wish him the best of luck,” he added.
Finally, he was grateful for what he shared with the Argentine Leo Messi in the PSG locker room and confessed that he learned a lot on the field to grow as a player.
“He is a person who surprised me because he is very normal in the locker room. He came with respect to everyone and as a player he is unique. You had to be close to him, watch all his movements, how he touches the ball, how he finishes, how he sees the game when he analyzes moments to attack or stop. Being close to him helped me a lot to understand the game more. It was lucky to play with Leo, I didn't think I was going to play with him in my career because my dream was Madrid and I thought that all my life I would be in Barcelona. I appreciate everything I learned two years from such a special player”, he stated.
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