Kylian Mbappe has spoken publicly for the first time since his move to Real Madrid was officially announced, admitting he is 'relieved' to be free from the shackles of PSG.
Mbappe is joining Madrid as a free agent on a five-year contract, the LaLiga club confirmed on Monday, ending a transfer saga that rumbled on for years before the European champions captured their newest 'Galactico'.
The confirmation makes official one of the worst-kept secrets in football with Mbappe having been strongly linked with a switch to the Bernabeu Stadium for several months.
Mbappe is currently with the France squad preparing for Euro 2024 and will formally link up with Real after his involvement in the tournament ends.
The forward addressed the news as he spoke to the media at press conference in Metz on Tuesday.
'It's a huge pleasure, a dream come true,' Mbappe said of a 'very emotional moment'.
'I'm very happy, liberated, and relieved and very proud to go to this big club - the best in the world,' he added.
Asked about a period when he was sent to train with the reserves after refusing to renew his contract, Mbappe said: 'They made me understand that I wouldn't play for PSG, [and] at the club they told me violently to my face.
'Without [head coach] Luis Enrique and [Football Advisor] Luis Campos I wouldn't have set foot on the pitch. They saved me. That's the truth.'
'There's a lot of pressure, but it's just football and there are more serious things in life. I've always had this education of not coming to cry,' Mbappe said.
'I get paid handsomely to play football and do what I am passionate about, while some get up to go to a factory and do backbreaking work.
'I keep saying that what I went through I wouldn't wish on anyone, so I find it inappropriate to come and complain when I see what's going on. There are much worse things in the world.'
'It's a big relief, I'm very happy, I think you can see it in my face. I played a lot less at the end of the season and everyone knows why. It's like that - you have to adapt when you're a high-level player.'
bigblaed
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When barca had a star-studded team,u guys didn’t complain or say shit….even the present man city team is also star-studded….so you all shouldnt complain at all…forget about the ego,leave it to the team,mbappe and vinicius could be best friends and if that happens will u kill yourselves…so please let talk with point not with beef or negativity….who told u guys the the will have ego against each other…even if they did wht if it doesnt affect the team…what if it doesnt happen at all…. Which team do you guy think he will go to,if not madrid..!!! All of you are just hating,even Laporta was saying his ego will affect the club,like the way u all are saying it while others are saying he will flop…to hell with u all…fucking hypocrites…if mbappe were to be in ur club wont u love it….so you all should stop saying nonsense and face the reality so u can move on….deal with ur club and let us deal with our own club…. Know this and know peace Hala Madrid🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥😤
bigblaed
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Mbappe wanted to leave 3yrs ago,2yrs ago and even 4yrs ago…instead psg were using money to impress him….and mbappe is sharp guy,he took the offer and got his high pay yearly per increment and they are still owing him 3 months salary and also threaten to bench because of his love and dreams for madrid….. What type of a club does that,finally we got him on a free transfer and they are yelling up and down…. First rule of football you cant be bigger than the club but They made him bigger than their club…
Yibacdstyz
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Mbappe you have to compensate Messi that means, I told you so money is not every thing petrol dollar 💰 well of richies yet still lack of some thing 🤑 money is not everything the money is there but lack of some things.
Yibacdstyz
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Anyway the world moves on so many obstacles Mbappe l really understand what you mean you free like Saboo kept in a bottle 🍼 for thousands years he shouted free free free freedom every where.
gidero
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It's believable he went through worse times. Same was done to Andre rabiot but you where lucky you had people who stood up for you. 💔💔💔
Jebdiknpz
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Exercise patience and see what happens at Madrid....
Showex
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We don’t know what’s going on between you both, but i felt you play less because they know you are leaving and preparing for life after you.
setblprtuz
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But you loved the money right?
Emperor10
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You must be eternally thankful to Papa Perez for bailing you out of prison.
votablnoty
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Great. Hala Madrid
Rikbiklmu
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The sheiks are not easy to handle. Be aware of them. Smart for listening to Messi's advice to go to Madrid or Barcelona.
zipdilmntu
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Spoken like a man