In an exclusive interview on France 2 TV channel in a special broadcast on January 19, striker Kylian Mbappe emphasized that he has never regretted choosing PSG over Real Madrid in the summer of 2017. .
Exploding and making fans overwhelmed with his talent in the first steps of his professional shorts career in Monaco, Mbappe received many offers from European giants, including Real Madrid in the summer of 2017. However, the 18-year-old player at that time did not hesitate to choose PSG as his next stop.
Mbappe joined the Parc des Princes team on loan with an option to buy at the end of the 2017/18 season for a fee of up to 180 million euros. Thereby, becoming the most expensive teenage player in history. Although Real is always the dream destination of this 25-year-old striker, after nearly 7 years, he does not regret that decision.
“After Monaco, my heart told me to return to play for PSG. Paris is where I was born and raised. I love this city. And today, I have been here for almost 7 years. Too good. I have no regrets about making that choice,” Mbappe emphasized in a special broadcast dedicated to him.
Besides, Mbappe also once again avoided questions about his future when his contract with PSG will expire in June 2024, and a move to Real in the summer still seems to be being prepared. However, the 25-year-old super striker was very open when asked about how to pronounce his last name correctly.
According to Mbappe, most people pronounce his name wrong. “It would take me a lot of time if I had to correct everyone’s mistakes. My name, Mbappé is pronounced with the letter M and b that must be passed through in the same movement of the lips, not Em-bapê as everyone says. Exactly Mba-pe”, Mbappe added.