Macron reveals details of private conversation he had with Kylian Mbappe
Macron reveals details of private conversation he had with Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe turned down a free transfer to the Santiago Bernabéu to write fresh terms for the Parc des Princes.
Emmanuel talking about Kylian Mbappe
France’s first person has revealed the details of a private conversation he had with the French player before the PSG star canceled his transfer to Real Madrid. Kylian had been closely linked with a move to Madrid for over a year before Paris Saint-Germain shocked the world by announcing a new three-year contract for Kylian Mbappe in May. French President Emmanuel Macron played his part in convincing the player to stay at home, and the head of state has now confirmed he reached out to the World Cup winner in an attempt to protect the country.
Macron felt it was his responsibility to advise a player who is considered by many to be the most talented player of his generation and a major asset in Ligue 1. The French president said at a press conference that yes, it is true that he had a conversation with Mbappe before he made a firm decision about his future.
According to Emmanuel Macron, in it he simply advised him, quite informally, to stay in France. Emmanuel believes that it is his duty as president to defend the country when asked informally and in a friendly manner. Macron added that he never interfered with any transfer. Macron says that just like any other citizen, when it comes to sporting matters, he always wants to see a good game and cheer for the team, especially, in his case, Olympique de Marseille.
What else did Emmanuel Macron say?
Emmanuel also weighed in on the ugly scenes outside the Stade de France ahead of the Champions League final between Liverpool and Madrid last month. The start of the event, which Madrid won to extend their record European cup run to 14, was delayed by 30 minutes as supporters without tickets made their way into the stadium, while police used tear gas and pepper spray on a large number of fans. left behind barriers despite having valid passes.
UEFA apologized for the chaos and Emmanuel vowed that he would try and bring the truth of the matter to light. Emmanuel Macron said he sympathized with all those who were unable to access their seats despite having paid for their tickets, these people should be compensated as soon as possible, answering a question about how supporters were treated. And according to Emmanuel, he also wants maximum transparency, that he asked the government to clarify what happened, define responsibilities and explain everything to the smallest detail to the French, Spaniards and British.