Kylian Mbappe is reportedly 'concerned' over new teammate Lionel Messi, after the Argentine superstar joined Paris Saint-Germain.
Messi was unveiled by the French giants this week after his stunning exit from Barcelona at the end of his contract.
His arrival creates a new terrific trio in world football with Messi teaming up with fellow world stars Mbappe and Neymar.
However, there are already concerns that the three players will only have one year together in Paris, with Mbappe's deal at the club expiring next summer.
According to Gazzeta Dello Sport, Messi's signing has 'bothered' the French superstar, who fears he may be put in the 'shadow' of his two illustrious teammates.
Mbappe has been in the French capital since 2017 after joining the club on a one-year loan deal which turned permanent the following season for a massive £163m.
His contract ends next summer and it is said that Mbappe is expected to announce his decision over his future to the club on Monday.
The 22-year-old has been heavily linked with Real Madrid, while other top European clubs could be interested if he is available on a free.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi dismissed claims that Mbappe could leave the club this summer.
Speaking at Messi's first press conference at the club, Al-Khelaifi touched on Mbappe's situation.
He said: 'Everyone knows the future of Mbappe. He is a PSG player.
'Kylian is very competitive, he wants to win, he has publicly said that he does not want to leave the team and there are no doubts or excuses of any other kind. Mbappe stays'.
Mbappe did take to social media on Thursday though to welcome Messi to the club.
He shared pictures of him hugging the Barcelona legend with the caption: 'Welcome to Paris, Leo.'
Messi, who signed a two-year contract with Paris St-Germain worth a staggering £1million per week after leaving Barcelona, said he was excited about playing with Mbappe and Neymar - calling them 'the best players' during his press conference.
'It feels great to play with them to play everyday with these great players, and the other players who are here,' he told the world's media. 'I can't wait to train with them. It's great to do it everyday.'
N0_N0NsENSE
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The 🐐 looks happy in Paris 🙌
Insight
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I think there’s some element of truth in this. Neymar clearly admires Messi but we can’t be sure for Mbappe since his idol cr7 is a neck to neck competition to Messi. So this news is indeed curious. And his welcome message to Leo? I’m personally not impressed. I sense some bit of flatness. But hey who cares. He may leave next summer or whatever but look at Messi he sees both players to be great and he’s just happy to do what he loves to do. To me that’s what matters most. Best wishes Lionel Messi. May your good heart bring you good success. 🙌🏾 God bless that 🙏🏽
RajkumarKoirala
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even if mbappe joins real madrid we have strong chance to win UCL because icardi can fulfill striker role and And we got Neymar, Dimaria, wijnaldum, Donnarumma, Navas, Hakimi, Veratti, Paredes and GOAT of defender And one and only true GOAT of football😍
Ayubaumar924
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Leo Messi to PSG is the biggest transfer in spots history NOTHING comes close to emotion, anticipation, and hyper that is bought to every football lover around the world.
MohsinH47
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why everyone support psg 🤧🤧🤧
shimtheikumrah96
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Mbappe please don't come to Laliga for 2 season because you need to learn many things within this two year The football 🐐 is coming Learn from him forget about your Idol Ronaldo for two season and try to adapt from Leo He is genius footballer.
Playbeautiful⚽️
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If mbappe is smart he will not be in the shadow, he will even collect individual awards with Messi, Messi is not a selfish players he just want the winning
jizbklrsty
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who is mbappe or what is he without Neymar ?Too much pride is not healthy. Stubborness will lead to his disintegration. Btw what is RM these days? Come on.