The former Brazil legend believes that Kylian Mbappe is destined for greatness and deserves all the financial rewards that a modern-day footballer has received.
What did Ronaldo say about Mbappe?
Ronaldo Luis Nazario de Lima persuaded the PSG player to become the number one player in world football, and also reacted to rumors linking the Frenchman with a move to the Santiago Bernabeu. Kylian has already accomplished so much in his career, despite turning 23 in December, having won Ligue 1 titles at both Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain, as well as winning the World Cup internationally with France. Cristiano Ronaldo and Messi have led the way as the preeminent players of their generation for the past 15 years, but the latter’s namesake believes Kylian is well on his way to achieving the same status in his own era.
The Brazilian has won the Ballon d’Or twice during a lustrous career that has seen him take successful spells at Real Madrid, Barcelona and Inter while lifting the 2002 World Cup. Ronaldo is jealous of the financial rewards that players in the modern era receive compared to when he was in his prime, but admits that stars like Kylian deserve extra compensation for their excellence.
The Brazilian on the TV channel said that Kylian Mbappe is very strong, he has that speed and coolness in front of the net, which will lead him to become number one. And Ronaldo read the news that Mbappe would move to Real Madrid and earn 50 million euros a year. they were part of the wrong generation! According to Ronaldo, the football industry is growing so much that it’s only fair that stars get more and more money. If that’s the case today, it’s because there were players who inspired them as much as they did.
What did Kylian Mbappe say?
Kylian was the subject of three Real Madrid bids last summer, the latest of which reportedly topped the €200m mark. Paris Saint-Germain refused to sanction the striker’s departure, but he revealed at the start of the season that he pushed the move out of a desire to take on a new challenge away from France. Kylian is now only five months from his contract expiration date and Madrid is expected to tie him up when he becomes a free agent.
However, Mbappe has also left the door open for a potential extension of his stay at the Parc des Princes, he said when inquiring about his future in December that he doesn’t know. Today Mbappe has to take the time. It is not simple. Either way, Kylian will play for a big club. At first he was disappointed not to leave. But, well, Mbappe is not in the third division, he is in a club that wants to win the Champions League. according to Kylian Mbappe he is Parisian, he has a family, he feels good, he always said that.