Kylian Mbappe reveals why he almost rejected Real Madrid this year

Kylian Mbappe has opened up on why he almost rejected a move to Real Madrid this year as the France international continue adapting to his new environment.

Mbappe joined Real Madrid on a free transfer from PSG but has struggled for form. However, after months of maintaining a low profile, Mbappe finally made a public appearance this Sunday during an interview with journalist Mouloud Achour on the programme Clique, aired on Canal+ France.

It was a significant moment, as the French striker had not given any interviews since September, when he spoke ahead of a Nations League match between France and Italy.

During this interview, Mbappe opened up about his experiences in Paris, his dream of playing for Real Madrid, his time with the French national team, and other major topics

According to Mbappe, he could have rejected the move to Madrid because of his brother, Ethan Mbappe.

Mbappe revealed that he was deeply affected by how the situation impacted Ethan, as PSG was a crucial part of his brother’s football journey.

Kylan Mbappe and Ethan Mbappe (Photo by Christian Liewig – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)

“It’s what affected me the most. His Real Madrid was PSG. And indirectly, I took it away from him. He told me that he didn’t want to stay, that it wasn’t normal for them to do that to me,” he began saying.

He even contemplated putting aside his long-standing dream of joining Real Madrid to ensure Ethan’s happiness and career progression. Kylian described this period as a moment of personal sacrifice and family loyalty.

“I told him: if you want to stay, I’ll renew and we’ll stay for a while. I would have given up my dream of Madrid for him.

“Ethan is my brother, you can’t touch him. What’s the point of signing for the best club in the world if you end your brother’s career?”

Reflecting on his time at PSG, Mbappe acknowledged the intense highs and lows he experienced during his seven years at the club. He admitted that he made mistakes toward the end of his tenure.

“I spent 7 extraordinary years there, no matter what happened in the end. Maybe the mistake I made in the end was that I mixed everything up.”

“I had conflicts with people because I was defending my rights, but that didn’t represent the club.

“The club, the fans and the players gave me everything, from the first day to the last. I loved every PSG game and I still watch every PSG game,” he added.