The Striking Confession of Kylian Mbappé about Lionel Messi: “You always miss playing with him…”
Rarely had we heard Kylian Mbappé talk about the partnership he formed with Messi at PSG, but this time he didn’t skimp on praise for the Argentine. “You always miss playing with Messi. For a forward like me who likes to go into space, with him you have the security that you can have the ball. It was a luxury that almost only he could give you. Beyond that, playing with Messi was truly special,” confessed the French footballer, who expressed that Leo’s flow of assists helped him score in great quantity.
The connection between the two players was exceptional during the 67 matches they played together in Messi’s almost two years at PSG. Messi scored 14 goals with assists from Mbappé, while the Frenchman scored 20 goals with passes from the Argentine.
Regarding Kylian’s future, six months away from the end of his contract at Parc des Princes, all eyes are on his decisions. Uncertainty persists as to whether he will stay in Paris or seek new opportunities, whether at the Santiago Bernabéu, Anfield, or another club that offers an attractive contract. After excelling in the Trophée des Champions, Mbappé shared his current position and highlighted a specific agreement reached with Nasser Al-Khelaïfi.
Mbappé spoke about his future at PSG:
“I haven’t made a decision yet. But we have an agreement with the president that means all parties are protected. My future is not an internal matter. We have to think about the team,” said Mbappé, emphasizing the importance of evaluating the effect of his personal decisions on the club.
Additionally, the footballer referred to a previous agreement, signed during the summer, in which he gave up certain bonuses to avoid harming PSG in the event of a potential departure without providing financial income to the club. “I am very motivated for this year. It’s very important. We have titles to chase and we achieved one. I haven’t made a decision, I haven’t made a decision,” he declared. And he added, “Whatever my decision is, we managed to protect all parties and preserve the serenity of the club for the upcoming challenges, which remain the most important.”
Mbappé stated that he will not delay in making his decision, unlike his contract renewal process in 2022. “In 2022, I didn’t know my decision until May. If I know what I want to do, I shouldn’t let the decision drag on. It wouldn’t make any sense,” he added, indicating his willingness to address the situation promptly.