The 20-year-old striker is the subject of persistent speculation surrounding his future amid superb form for PSG and France this season
Kylian Mbappe's father says the constant media speculation surrounding the Paris Saint-Germain star has become "embarrassing".
The 20-year-old has been hailed as one of the world's most promising players amid his incredible form in Ligue 1 and for France's national team.
Although he is just a year into his contract with the capital club, the forward is continuously linked to a move Real Madrid, who are looking to replenish their attack after selling Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus last season.
And his father, Wilfried Mbappe, says he is fed up with the relentless rumours and lies being about his son.
"Before I read and watched everything, but not any more," he told Le Parisien . "It's like a chocolate cake, if you eat too much, then you get an upset stomach. Sometimes, there's misinformation too.
"OK, Kylian is a public person, but I do not understand that there are everyday things about him. It's embarrassing.
"I am no longer able to do things that were done every day. Sometimes we need peace. Today, everyone knows this name.
"I feel like I'm the same as before. Everyone here is like that, my children, my wife. We know where we come from. We stay the same. We almost kept the same friends."
But while the constant media reports about his son irritate him, Mbappe senior is delighted to see the World Cup winner shine among the best players in the game.
When asked who his favourite players are, Wilfried said: "My first is Kylian and my second is Mbappe! Even if I take away the fact that he's my son, seeing him play gives me so much pleasure.
"I loved the Brazilian Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, Pele, Diego Maradona, Johan Cruyff and Ronaldinho. I love Neymar too. To see him play with Kylian guarantees a show. I go to the stadium to get my eyes full and get up from my seat!
"He has realised all my dreams: to become a professional and win the World Cup. I am also proud that he wears the No.10 for France. It was my number and also his at AS Bondy. I wish for him to grow and win things but they are no longer dreams."
Mbappe has moved from the wing to the central striker role at PSG and has scored an impressive 33 goals in 38 games for the reigning Ligue 1 champions this term.
Although he seems settled in his current position, his father says there is no need for him to be stuck in one role.
"Kylian can play everywhere, because his palette is complete," Mbappe Sr added. "Do not lock him in a box, he can play as a striker, on the right or left. It is especially necessary that he keeps this freedom of movement that he gets at PSG or France.
"He can do better in front of goal. Against Lyon [in October] we talked a lot about his four missed opportunities before he scored four. But who has scored eight goals this season in a match?
"With Kylian we trivialise the exceptional! If he wasn't my son, I'd say he's doing incredible things for his age."
EmbraceStarboy
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He is still young. There might be a lot of pressure on him when he goes to Madrid now that they are in crisis which might not help his career. He should focus on developing at PSG. When he gets a lot of experience he will move to a better league and a big club.
Divyansh26
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Well even Mbappe made this clear that he won't leave PSG even after their disappointing exit from Round of 16 and this makes sense too cause he is the top scorer of Ligue 1 and He forms a formidable and compatible partnership with Neymar and they constantly provide support to each other.......... Due to beautiful fan atmosphere and his relationship with co players he won't leave PSG and he is already the superstar and is loved by his fans a lot ......... All the best Mbappe 😊
ORUVAL2
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Mbape senior should know that Mbappe Jr does no longer belongs to him...he is now in the wold of football...of big contracts an big money and big adverts and publicity...he should just sit tide,look for a good manager to manage his son and should have the guts to bear he pressure from the outside world tat comes with his son's fame...
Vezonic22
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Daddy, be pleased that your son is being linked to one of the greatest football clubs in the world, the great REAL MADRID. So many players are out there yearning for such acknowledgment and hope of being shown interest by Real Madrid. Appreciate the interest instead of whining!!
VanishPrasad
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Reasons why Mbappe will stay AT PSG; 1. The No.7 jersey he got which represents his idol, CR7'S number 2. A very high wage. 3. The VIP luxurious PSG offered to him. 4. Guaranteed Titles. 5. Easy to score goals. 6. Guaranteed place in starting XI. 7. God bond with teammates like Neymar and Thiago Silva
blankie
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Can anyone tell me who Mbappe's agent is?