Kylian Mbappe’s younger brother Ethan Mbappe has announce his departure from Paris Saint-Germain, following in the footsteps of his brother.
It would be recalled that Kylian Mbappe left PSG after six years on a free transfer earlier in the summer, fulfilling a childhood dream of joining Real Madrid.
Though his brother, Ethan Mbappe failed to make a name for himself at PSG, he has also decided to move away from Parc des Princes.
Ethan Mbappe latest move marks his first professional contract, as he looks ‘to progress his career’ and emerge from the shadow of his superstar brother.
Ethan Mbappe of Paris Saint-Germain runs with the ball during the U19 Championship final between Paris Saint-Germain U19 and AJ Auxerre U19 (Photo by Aurelien Meunier – PSG/PSG via Getty Images)
The younger Mbappe has signed for Lille on a three-year contract and says it was the right thing for his career.
‘For me, at my age, staying in France was the best option to progress,’ said the 17-year-old midfielder, as the Ligue 1 club announced the deal.
‘I think LOSC was the best project. It is one of the best in France,’ Mbappe continued.
‘I look forward to starting this adventure and meeting my new team-mates, the staff, as well as the supporters.
‘It’s a real pride to be able to play here.’
Ethan Mbappe joined PSG in 2017 at the same time as Kylian, but has remained playing largely in the youth set-up on a youth contract.
In that time, he has only featured five times for Les Parisiens, so his move to Lille represents an opportunity to forge his career on the professional game.
