Published 11:25 IST, June 5th 2024
'I was unhappy. I was told that...': Kylian Mbappe reveals details of PSG torture in last season
Kylian Mbappe has revealed experiencing emotional distress at PSG after his transfer negotiations with Real Madrid, citing intense situations.
The most awaited summertime revelation came from Real Madrid on Monday night when they formally revealed the signing of Kylian Mbappe, their newest "Galactico." Kylian Mbappe leaves Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for Real Madrid on a free transfer. He has a five-year deal that will keep him with the team until June 2029. The world of football has been in a frenzy ever since Real Madrid released Kylian Mbappe in exchange for the Communicado Official. Real Madrid's website crashed with the influx of hits on their formal announcement, indicating how much anticipation there was for the news.
Kylian Mbappe fires shots at PSG after his historic transfer to Real Madrid
The recent comments made by Kylian Mbappe on his "unhappy" mood at Paris Saint-Germain reminded the attention of similar struggles that his colleague Neymar went through. Mbappe's seven-year career at PSG came to an end when he had a turbulent last season. He was barred from a preseason tour in Japan in July when he declined to activate his option for a one-year contract extension, which sparked the conflict. He was then left off the roster as the team insisted he would be sold rather than allowed to depart on a free transfer.
After these things happened, Mbappe was left out of the team for the season's first league match, raising fears that he would not play at all.
“I feel relieved. I arrive at Real Madrid with a lot of humbleness, it’s the biggest club in the world”.
“I want to thank President Florentino Pérez. He trusted me from day 1”.
“I’m happy. I’m very happy, you can see that smile on my face… and an happy player can perform way better”.
“I will play for my dream club. I will be at Real Madrid for at minimum five years”.
“I was told that, I was made to understand it, things were very clear. I was aggressively spoken to. I was convinced I would not play (that season),” stated Mbappe, who applauded PSG's soccer advisor Luis Campos and coach Luis Enrique for their involvement on behalf of him.“Without them, I would never have played,” he added.
“I wasn’t unhappy at PSG; that would be to spit in the soup (to be ungrateful)," Mbappé said. “(But) some things and some people made me unhappy.”
Kylian Mbappe will now officially lead France in the UEFA Euro 2024, The tournament starts on June 15, but the 2018 World Champions will be seen in action on June 18 against Austria.
Updated 13:23 IST, June 5th 2024