Kylian Mbappé, Paris Saint-Germain striker, revealed that as a child, he used to wear a Manchester United shirt with Cristiano Ronaldo’s name and shirt number on the back. Mpbapp’s mother, Fayza Lamari, shared insights into her son’s early years, highlighting his diverse football shirt collection. Besides the United jersey, Mbappe also wears Real Madrid, AC Milan, PSG and Rennes jerseys
Mbappé moved to PSG from AS Monaco in 2017, returning to the city where he previously played for Paris-based club AS Bondy as a youth player. Lamari spoke about her son’s passion for football ahead of PSG’s Champions League victory over AC Milan, in which Mpbappe scored the opening goal, taking his tally to 10 goals in 11 matches this season.
Lamari mentioned that Kyabje will wear the Milan shirt not only when training but also when sleeping. However, he also loves other clubs, including Real Madrid, the French national team and current club PSG. The mention of Manchester United and Ronaldo shows Mpbappe’s admiration for top strikers as well as his appreciation for Ronaldo’s talent. Lamari added that Mappe will also play for Alexander Frei, a Swiss striker who played for Rennes.
Although born in Paris and raised in Bondy, Milan still seems to hold a special place in Kybappe’s heart. Lamari revealed that he enthusiastically supports Milan and will constantly discuss the team. If Milan suffer defeat, Mpappe’s emotions will sometimes get the better of him, leading to occasional outbursts. His deep connection with Milan and Italian football was evident during his formative years.
These anecdotes provide a glimpse into Mpbappe’s early football influences and the impact legendary players like Cristiano Ronaldo had on his love of the sport. Currently, Mbappé is considered one of the brightest talents in world football, continuing to make waves on the field for PSG and the French national team.