The world football community is boiling before the shocking revelation of Kylian Mbappé, the Real Madrid star, 26, when he publicly expressed his depression and his regret for having left Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to join Los Blancos in the summer of 2024. In an interview with football in France, Mbappé admitted that he felt lost in Madrid. Immediately, the president of PSG, Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, replied with 9 significant words: “PSG is still at home, but must have conditions.” This answer aroused PSG fans, which raises the hope of a historic meeting.
Mbappé, who was to lead Real Madrid to glory, have difficulties in integration. With only 7 goals and 5 assists after 20 games during the 2024/2025 season, it was overshadowed by Vinicius Jr. and must play in an unknown position, according to AS. The post on @madridxtra’s X of @Madridxtra shows that Real Madrid fans are disappointed with the performance of Mbappé, while the pressure from the Spanish media makes it exhausted. Mbappé’s confession, “I was wrong to leave PSG, I remember Paris”, was considered public apology and a reminder to the old team.
The reaction of Al-Khelaïfi, although short, has many significant floors. According to Le Parisien, PSG does not collapse but will force Mbappé to commit in the long term and accept the salary of less than 72 million euros per year at Real Madrid. The message on X of @PSGFANCLUB exploded with excitement, called this “psychological blow” in Real Madrid. However, some PSG fans, such as @Parisienvn, are prudent, concerned about the fact that Mbappé does not adapt to the rejuvenation strategy of coach Luis Enrique, which focuses on names like Ousmane Dembélé and Desiré Difé.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, is in a difficult position. Coach Carlo Ancelotti replied on Movistar +, said Mbappé is still a “pillar” and needs time to adapt. However, with the contract until 2029 and the transfer costs are not low, it is a large financial and prestigious loss for Mbappé. Some sources, such as athletics, have suggested that PSG could offer an exchange related to players like Warren Zaïre-Emery to reduce costs.
This incident highlights the complexity of the transfer of decisions in modern football. With Mbappé, the dream of carrying Real Madrid seems to have become a nightmare, while PSG faces the opportunity to find its biggest star. Fans are waiting for the next developments, especially when the summer transfer period 2025 is approaching. Will Mbappé return to Paris, or will he find a way to overcome the crisis in Madrid? The answer will shape the future of the two European football giants.
