- Kylian Mbappe, the Paris St-Germain (PSG) star forward, acknowledged that certain factors brought him discontent during his final year with the French powerhouse.
- Mbappe, 25, will join Real Madrid on a five-year deal, with his contract set to expire on June 30.
- He declined to extend his contract last August, leading to a standoff that saw him train separately from the first team.
Newsypeople- Kylian Mbappé, the star forward who recently departed Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to join Real Madrid, has opened up about the factors that contributed to his unhappiness at the French club.
In a press conference with the France national team, Mbappé clarified that he was not generally unhappy at PSG, but rather, certain “things and people” had caused him distress.
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He emphasized that he has always been content at the club, and it would be an “insult to those who defended” him to say otherwise.
Mbappé revealed that PSG had threatened to bench him entirely during the recently concluded season if he did not agree to extend his contract. He expressed gratitude towards PSG manager Luis Enrique and sporting director Luis Campos for intervening and allowing him to feature in matches.
🚨🗣️ Kylian Mbappé: "I can't say I was unhappy at PSG, but there were some people and some things that made unhappy."
— SPORT NEWS (@Sportnewslivee) June 4, 2024
“PSG told me to my face VIOLENTLY that I will NOT play this season. Luis Enrique and Luis Campos saved me. That is the truth.” 😳 pic.twitter.com/nEDBN0bjlG
The French international also acknowledged that his performance during the previous campaign was not up to his usual standards, and he vowed to improve in the upcoming season.
Mbappé attributed his subpar performances to the impact that the challenging circumstances had on his happiness.
Despite the difficulties, Mbappé emphasized that he remains proud of his achievements at PSG, where he helped the team win six Ligue 1 titles.
However, he is now eager to embark on a new chapter with newly-crowned Champions League winners Real Madrid, a move he has described as a “dream come true.”
Mbappé’s departure from PSG marks the end of an era, but the forward remains focused on the future, stating that he “won’t be satisfied with a season like that” in the upcoming campaign.
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